The Parentalized Child

Présentation

Have you ever wondered why you have this irrepressible tendency to want to save everyone, even if it means completely forgetting yourself? This propensity to take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you often has its roots in a particular kind of childhood, where roles were subtly reversed. Parentification affects millions of adults who are completely unaware they went through this experience. This phenomenon describes a situation in which a child is forced to take on emotional, psychological, or practical responsibilities that should normally fall to adults. The consequences of this role reversal manifest in adulthood in various forms: hyper-responsibility, chronic guilt, exhaustion, unbalanced relationships. Yet, this reality is not a life sentence. Understanding the mechanisms of parentification is the first step toward healing. This guide accompanies you in this process of recognition and transformation, offering concrete healing strategies and tools to rebuild balanced relationships and rediscover your authentic needs.