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Why You Feel Guilty Setting Boundaries With Aging Parents | The Breakup Club
This episode of The Breakup Club explores the heavy, often paralyzing guilt that arises when adult children set boundaries with aging parents. Host Caitlyn Ball addresses the specific emotional burden many feel—described as a cold stone in the chest—when saying 'no' to mothers or fathers who have relied on them for decades. This conversation is essential for anyone navigating the complex shift from being a dependent child to an autonomous adult, particularly those who struggle with people-pleasing tendencies or fear that asserting their needs will be perceived as betrayal or ingratitude.
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