What can you do?
When dealing with high conflict parents, setting boundaries is crucial.
It helps protect your emotions and keeps you from getting dragged into their drama.
Healthy Boundaries Look Like:
Not engaging in arguments
Limiting what you share with each parent to only what you want to share
Having a “safe space” to go when things get heated
What to Avoid:
Taking sides
Feeling guilty for setting boundaries
Trying to fix your parents' problems
Taking on a parent’s feelings and/or trying to care give for a parent