Posted by muffled on July 28, 2005, at 9:53:35
In reply to Re: Wanting a mommy (long) trigger » annierose, posted by Dinah on July 28, 2005, at 8:01:58
> I too was a parentified child. I did all the cooking and cleaning, starting shortly after my brother came. Early teens? Tweens? Plus mowed our yard and attached lot. Plus brokered agreements between my parents. And of course, I never was all that young even before then. Surrogate spouse for my mother and all that.
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> I wonder that since being an awfully young grownup is a common thread among us, if it accounts for the need to be nurtured now.
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> At any rate, I like that my therapist says it's ok. And that I never have to grow up if I don't want to.yeah, FYI, I was youngest of 4 kids with a majorly stressed out Mom. I had to take care of myself from a young age. I perceived of myself as atking care of the safety of my family as well. Its an interesting thought. I will have to make sure I don't do it to my kids somehow. Thanks to all. You guys are awfully clever. I told my T. that the internet was useful for me, but she said be careful. You guys seem good. why would she say be careful?
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