You’ve heard it said, “You’re only as happy as your saddest child,” and perhaps this is your mantra. But what if that belief is holding you back from being the parent that your adult child needs? Can you lead them through their struggles and help them overcome their fears when you feel as bad as they do?

Today, we’re talking about emotional enmeshment; what it is, how to recognize it, and how to start untangling yourself from your adult child’s emotions, while loving and guiding them every step of the way.

______________

💻 My Waitlist is now open for Parents who want to take my online course: “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child”

For more information and where to sign up, visit: https://parentingfx.com/pages/the-parenting-course

I hope you’ll join me!

From this episode:

A few gentle reminders to ease you through this process of separating your emotions from your adult child's:

My child doesn’t need me to feel what they’re feeling. They need me to lead them through it.

My child doesn’t want me to be weak.
They want me to show them emotional strength.

My child won’t learn or grow or change
If I just let them stay stuck and lost.

My child needs a parent who can lead with confidence.

And that’s me.

__________________

Do you want to know if your adult child is struggling with Failure to Launch? Grab the free Failure to Launch Checklist here: https://parentingfx.com/pages/ftl-checklist

🗣️I’m looking for a small focus group of parents who are willing to share their deepest concerns, their worries, and what keeps them up at night. Please email me: Shari@ParentingFX.com for the dates and times.

Click here to receive Shari's Free LAUNCH Advice Newsletter

🎙️Remember to hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode.

Shari can be found on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Search for: @sharijonaslifefx