Bayridge Counselling Centres

04/30/2026

It is complex because when we were a child, we did not get to be a child. We had to become aware of the adults in the room and be proactive to do things to 'take care of them' so that we could cope and have a 'good day'. That is why when people say a child has an old soul, they really do not know what that cost that child then and even now as an adult. The triggers and hardships live continually because it is abuse and neglect as a child that alters the neurological programming where the mind is not in a place of rest, is 'on' all the time.

Few things trigger formerly parentified kids in adulthood quite like other adults who just can't take responsibility for their behavior. It scrapes up all sorts of memories & feelings about having to clean up messes that weren't ours— because nobody else would.

04/30/2026

There is a quote that goes something like this, "we are the sum of the 5 people who we spend the most time with".

We know relationships can be complicated and need help enroute to either improve or learn that it is unhealthy and how to manage or walk away.

Good Morning everyone 🙃
Remember You Matter 💯
SLSL🫶Robert 💙

04/29/2026

Most people’s fundamental fear, is of you knew me, you would not love me. ❤️‍🩹🧠☝️

04/28/2026

Some days I feel the weight of being the steady one in a way that’s hard to explain, always the one holding everything together, calming emotions, creating structure, and making sure my child feels safe no matter what’s going on, and while I wouldn’t trade being that safe place for anything, it can be exhausting carrying so much without a real break, especially when the responsibility isn’t shared the same way, but I keep showing up because my child deserves that consistency, even on the days it feels heavier than usual 🤍

04/28/2026

Maybe is not ‘mom rage’ ☝️👍👌😊🧠

04/27/2026

This is for all parents and caregivers that are breaking cycles. 🧠☝️😊👌💪👍❤️‍🩹

04/27/2026

Did you have to earn love as a kid?