Do you have someone in your life who constantly leaves you feeling emotionally drained? Maybe no matter how much you help, support, compromise, or try to keep the peace, it never seems to be enough.
Many people find themselves stuck in exhausting family or friendship dynamics where they slowly begin putting other people’s emotional needs ahead of their own. Over time, this can lead to resentment, guilt, emotional burnout, people pleasing, and difficulty setting healthy boundaries.
For LGBTQ+ people, these dynamics can sometimes feel even more complicated when there’s a history of conditional acceptance, criticism, rejection, or feeling responsible for maintaining relationships at the expense of your own wellbeing.
In this video, I talk about toxic family dynamics emotional exhaustion, the drama triangle, boundaries, and why protecting your peace isn’t selfish. If you often feel trapped in unhealthy family dynamics or struggle with guilt when prioritising yourself, I’d really encourage you to watch the video.
If any of this resonates with you and you’d like support exploring it further, I offer LGBTQ+ affirming therapy both online and in person from my practice in Manchester city centre. You’re welcome to get in touch to arrange a free 15 minute introductory call.
