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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 24 MIN

When Your Child’s Change Changes You: Healing Over-Functioning in Parenthood

from Parenting Through The Hard · host Parenting Through the Hard

What happens when your identity has been shaped by being the steady one — and recovery changes your role?In this episode, I talk about codependency in parenting, identity detox, and the grief and anxiety that surface when your child begins to stabilize. We explore how over-functioning can hide inside love — and how stepping back creates space for healthier connection.If you’ve ever wondered who you are without crisis to manage, this conversation is for you.If you’d like to partner with us and support the podcast, consider sponsoring an upcoming episode by making a donation of any size to Parenting Through the Hard [by clicking here].Your support keeps this podcast running — and goes directly toward production costs and continuing this mission.For more resources and hope-filled tools, visit parentingthroughthehard.comDisclaimer: The thoughts shared here come from my own parenting and faith journey. Please remember this podcast is not a replacement for professional counseling or medical guidance.

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