Familial Relationships
What it can feel like, how it shows up in your day-to-day life, what therapy can offer, and a different way forward.
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Family can be a place of love, but also of pain. You may feel caught in old roles, silenced in dynamics that never change, or torn between loyalty and the need for space.
Why it can happen
These tensions often come from generational patterns, cultural expectations, or histories of conflict or neglect. Even as adults, our families can trigger old wounds and shape how safe or unsafe we feel.
How it shows up day-to-day
You might notice it showing up as:
Feeling small or unheard around family
Cycles of conflict or avoidance
Guilt when setting boundaries
Struggles balancing individuality with family expectations
What therapy can offer
Therapy can offer space to untangle complex family dynamics. Together, we might:
Explore the impact of your family story
Build boundaries that honor you
Practice new ways of responding in old roles
Find balance between connection and independence
A different way forward
Family doesn’t have to mean repeating the same patterns. With support, you can create relationships that feel healthier, whether inside or outside your family of origin.