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Thalia Oosthuizen

Parentification: What It Is and How to Heal From Growing Up Too Fast

Picture this: the sitting room floor is scattered with toys, and play areas sit ready and arranged, yet there’s no sign of any children.

Just down the hallway, a ten-year-old stands on a chair, stirring a pot of spaghetti sauce while carefully watching both the stove and the clock.

There’s no recipe book, no safety precautions, and no parental supervision.

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