When Holiday Guilt Hits Hard: How to Tell Manipulative Guilt from Healthy Guilt (and What to Do About It)
Description
In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, therapist and boundaries coach Torie Wiksell breaks down the difference between healthy guilt and the manipulative guilt toxic parents use to control you.
You’ll learn:
- Why guilt feels so overwhelming for adult children of narcissistic or emotionally immature parents
- How to recognize when guilt is being used as manipulation
- Practical steps to calm your body and stop guilt from driving your decisions
If you grew up walking on eggshells or still feel responsible for your parent’s emotions, this conversation will help you find clarity, self-trust, and relief.
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