Signs of Parentification (and How to Heal)

Parentification is a term used to describe a parent/child role reversal where the child steps into the role of parent at an early age, often at the expense of their own well being. 

This could in turn feel like you never had a real childhood, or you were burdoned with adult problems too soon, or you feel like you grew up too fast.

Frame therapist Nancy Denq specializes in unpacking relationship dynamic and in this video shares the outcomes of a parentified child, as well as ways to heal this wound.