Why it's not your job to fix your parents
Emotional parentification turns children into the family therapist before they even know who they are.
We examine how being forced into adult roles distorts your development and why you still feel responsible for everyone else's feelings. You will learn to identify the specific patterns of emotional regulation you were forced to adopt as a child.
Drop a comment: What was the specific moment you realized you were acting as a parent to your own parents?
This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
About Michael
I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.