The Family Key: Unlocking Healthy Boundaries and Ending Enmeshment A recent advice column in Slate's Care and Feeding highlights the complexities of family relationships, boundary setting, and personal growth.
A 30 year old woman is frustrated with her mother's sudden change in behavior after being told she could no longer let herself into her apartment uninvited.
At first glance, this seems like a straightforward issue of setting boundaries and asserting independence. However, as Michelle points out, the root cause lies in unhealthy enmeshment that has developed over time.