When Calling Your Mom Feels Like an Emotional Burden: Why & What to Do

Do you feel drained after talking to your mom? If calling her feels like an emotional burden, you're not alone. Many people struggle with guilt, obligation, and emotional exhaustion in their parent-child relationship. But why does this happen, and what can you do about it?
This video explores:
🔹 Why Calling Your Mom Feels So Heavy
✔️ Emotional enmeshment & guilt cycles
✔️ Parent-child roles that never shift
✔️ Why some parents lean on their children for emotional validation
🔹 How to Set Healthier Boundaries
✔️ Recognizing unhealthy communication patterns
✔️ Reducing guilt and obligation in your interactions
✔️ How to shift from caretaker to an equal relationship
💬 Do you struggle with feeling obligated to call your mom? Please leave a helpful comment below and share your experience. Parents did you realize your call feels like an emotional burden? What can you do differently?
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