Yitz Epstein
Yitz Epstein
Parentification - The Parentified Child
Parentification - The Parentified Child
Parentification - The Parentified Child
Tuesday 17th October 2023
Discover the impact of parentification on children and find essential recovery tips with Yitz Epstein in the Narcissism Recovery Podcast.
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Yitz Epstein
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Parentification is the process of role reversal where a child becomes the parent to their own parent or sibling
- Many parents engage in parentification unconsciously, leading to devastating effects on the child's self-esteem and relationships
- Victims of parentification often struggle with people-pleasing, codependency, and attracting similar dynamics in their adult relationships
- Recovery from parentification requires accepting responsibility for the damage, feeling the pain of betrayal, and becoming one's own healer
- The episode serves as a profound call to action for those seeking healing and self-restoration
Recovery from being a parentified child is truly difficult work. It's deep work. In many ways, our whole personality, our whole entire sense of self-worth is built around our ability to please our offending parent. And when this is the case, we grow into adults that are people-pleasers, codependent, and we attract people who are just like our offending parent, in essence, to replay the unresolved childhood relationships with our abusive, selfish, and narcissistic, neglectful parent.
Ever felt like you had to grow up too fast? In this episode of the Narcissism Recovery Podcast, Yitz Epstein dives deep into the concept of parentification, where children are thrust into adult roles and responsibilities far too early. Yitz unpacks why some parents rely on their kids for emotional or practical support and the long-lasting impact this has on a child's development.
Through heartfelt stories and expert advice, Yitz offers a roadmap for those who have been parentified, guiding them toward healing and reclaiming their childhood. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has felt the weight of adult responsibilities as a child, or for those who want to understand and support loved ones who have gone through this experience. Yitz's compassionate approach ensures that listeners not only gain insights but also feel seen and understood.
Tune in to learn how to break free from these early burdens and find a path to emotional freedom.