Rescuing can look like helping - but it often leaves you feeling drained, resentful, and over-responsible. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to recognize rescuing vs supporting in relationships, why rescuing happens, and how to start healing these patterns for good.

Enmeshment is a term that describes a dynamic in a relationship (whether a romantic partner, friend, or family) where you are intertwined with one another in an unhealthy way, with very little to no boundaries, autonomy, and independence. Here are 7 ways (and beliefs) that show enmeshment in relationships.