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How To Deal With Aging Parents Who Won't Share Important Info

How To Deal With Aging Parents Who Won't Share Important Info
Tips for managing elderly parents who hide important information like health, even though you're an adult.
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As a therapist, Sahaj Kaur Kohli advises that when addressing your parents, start by highlighting the contradiction that hiding things doesn't hurt you. However, she emphasizes the importance of keeping their feelings in mind to approach the conversation with empathy. Finally, express the emotional impact this has had on you and discuss how you can be stronger and more supportive of each other with fewer secrets.

Via browngirltherapy.

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