If you were given adult responsibilities in childhood, you may have been parentified. Here, one writer reflects on how it's affected her current relationships.

What it's like to be a parentified child in adulthood

negative

I learned that my emotions were mine to handle alone

I would reject support while harbouring resentment

I wasted years pretending that I had no needs

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“I would reject offers of support from friends and partners while harbouring resentment and feelings of isolation.” 

“I knew I was a parentified child. I didn’t know it was sabotaging my relationships 10 years on”