Things To Keep In Mind When Your Family Resists Your Personal Growth
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Julia Austin
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Comfort in chaos
If turbulence has been a part of your family’s history, even though it isn’t healthy, it can become “comfortable.” People are most at ease with what they know, even if it isn’t for the best. And you going beyond that can make them uncomfortable. “It happens for many people where there was childhood trauma or instability,” explains Dr. Jackson. “Chaos feels normal for them. So if somebody sees you having peace, they don’t know what to do.”
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