Family Role #3: The Family Mascot (The Class Clown)
“You were the funny one.” People might still say this about you, and it often feels like a compliment. You might’ve also been called goofy, the cute one, or the…
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Family Role #2: The Family Hero (The High Achiever)
“If I just do better, maybe everything will be okay.” That pressure can show up early. It isn’t always obvious or dramatic, but you notice it. You learned that being…
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Family Role #1: The Caretaker Role (The Enabler)
“If I don’t step in, this is going to blow up.” That thought can hit you quickly. It happens before anyone says a word, even before you know exactly what’s…
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Feeling Anxious? 3 CBT Questions to Ask Yourself Right Now (+ Free Worksheet!)
We’ve all been there—the racing thoughts, the shallow breathing, the tightness in your chest, the way your mind jumps to the most catastrophic thoughts, making it hard to remember that…
