My parents have this expectation of me to give back to them even though I'm not financially stable yet
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The task was a little confusing because it was my first time, but it became clearer as I progressed.
Hi, How are you?
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Question
I am the youngest of 5 siblings and I feel all most days now because of my parents
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It sounds like you're having a hard time feeling like you have your parents' attention, is that right?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
Not their attention, but more on their expectations on me
user
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That sounds frustrating, I'm sorry Do they do or say anything specific that makes you feel those expectations?
assistant
Reflection of feelings,Question
Yes, its more on comparing me to the children of their friends. They always say why don't I have a better job or even plans on marrying rich. Stuff like that is very frustrating They also expect me to take care of them financially soon, I'm just starting my adult life I want to enjoy it
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That sounds very frustrating. I think if I felt those kind of expectations I would be anxious. Do you feel comfortable talking to them about your feelings?
assistant
Reflection of feelings,Question
I do feel anxious every time. I tried a couple of times, but my mom always sees it as being too sensitive
user
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Sometimes it can feel impossible to talk to parents
assistant
Reflection of feelings
I know, is it better if I stay away for awhile? since taking to them won't make sense?
user
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I think that it can be very healthy to get some distance, but I think it can also feel difficult -- do you have good friends in your life that you could lean on if you needed some distance from your parents?
assistant
Question
Yes, I do. They actually helped me coped up. I always think that I wasn't blessed with my family, but I'm blessed with good friends
user
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Good friends can be a huge comfort and it sounds like you're a good friends yourself if you have those kinds of friendships
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Thinking about it, they really did help a lot. So I should really distance myself for a while right?
user
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I think if making distance helps you feel better, you deserve and have a right to that space
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes, thank you. I really need to that.
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