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Apr 2024
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598 Parentified Child Syndrome: Causes, ...

TERRI COLE
About this episode

As a child, were you responsible for cleaning the house? Cooking for your siblings? Taking care of an adult because they were unable to care for themselves?

Did the adults in your life expect emotional support from you? Did you mediate between family members?

If so, you may have Parentified Child Syndrome. 

In this episode, I am breaking down the two types of child parentification, why it happens, symptoms you may have experienced, and steps to take to begin healing.

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/598

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