Illness, Disability, and End of Life in Dysfunctional and Estranged Families
Illness doesn’t erase dysfunction; it complicates it. How to handle illness, disability, and end of life in a dysfunctional family.
October 13th
How resentment manifests in caregiving dynamics.
In dysfunctional families, care is often coerced through guilt or manipulation, but these scripts help you set boundaries.
Why caregiving feels so lonely in dysfunctional families
This worksheet will help you separate guilt-driven caregiving from healthy responsibility.
October 6th
A worksheet for adults navigating illness and complex family dynamics.
The difference between health challenges and using health as control isn’t always obvious.
Illness is supposed to bring care, compassion, and support. In some families, it also becomes a means to manipulate, create guilt, or exert control.
These scripts will help adults who have an estranged or highly conflictual relationship with a manipulative parent who uses illness to guilt you.