No more fake smiles. No more waiting for the inevitable argument or broken boundaries.

No more forcing yourself to sit at a table where you never truly felt welcome.

And in many ways, it is easier. There’s a kind of peace in the quiet.

But when the holidays roll around, that peace gets tangled up with grief.

Because while cutting ties and being estranged from your family was the healthiest choice you could make, the holidays still have a way of shining a spotlight on what’s missing.

(P.S. If you’re not quite ready to go no contact with your family, check out how to navigate toxic family members during the holidays.)

🎄 1. The Good Memories Don’t Just Disappear

Even if most holidays were painful, there were still moments of joy.

Baking cookies. Watching cheesy movies.

And that one good Christmas that felt almost perfectly magical.

Those memories don’t vanish just because you went no contact.

And that’s what makes it hurt: the reminder that something good did exist at one time.

🎁 2. You Lose the Traditions Too

No contact doesn’t just mean no family members; it also means no to the traditions you’ve practiced since before you could talk.

The songs, the smells, the inside jokes that only belonged to that house…they’re gone too.

And while it’s possible to create new traditions, there’s a grief in losing the old ones—even if they came wrapped in dysfunction.

📸 3. Social Media Makes It Worse

Everyone seems to have picture-perfect holidays: matching pajamas, family game nights, parents who actually show up.

And even though I know no family is perfect, it’s hard not to feel that pang of jealousy.

Because no matter how toxic my family was, part of me still wishes I had something to go back to.

More on social media:

👉 5 Reasons to Stay off Social Media

🧠 4. Your Body Remembers the Chaos

For some of us, holidays were when the worst fights happened.

Or when everyone pretended everything was fine while the tension hummed under the surface.

So now, even without the people, our nervous systems brace themselves every December.

Anxiety, numbness, or emotional shutdown—it’s our bodies remembering what it used to mean to “celebrate”.

💸 5. Money Stress Hits Harder Alone

When you’re in survival mode, holiday pressure can be crushing.

There’s no family safety net. No shared financial responsibilities.

Just you, trying to carry it all on your own while everyone else seems to be thriving.

🕳️ 6. The Void of “Chosen Family” Feels Bigger

People love to say, “Just make your own family!”

But when you’re still healing, learning trust, or rebuilding your life from scratch, that’s not so simple.

The truth is, no contact can leave you painfully aware of people’s less-than-stellar habits and quirks.

And that absence of family feels extra sharp during the holidays.

🔁 7. Breaking Cycles Without a Map

For us who are cycle-breakers, the holidays can feel like staring into a blank page.

How do you navigate when there’s no blueprint for how to celebrate without the dysfunction.

No one taught us how to create rituals and traditions filled with warmth and safety and all the cozy vibes.

So while breaking cycles is powerful, necessary work, it’s also lonely, exhausting, and raw.

❤️ The Complicated Truth

No contact may protect your peace, but it doesn’t erase the grief.

It’s okay to long for the family you never had.

It’s okay to grieve the good moments you did have.

And it’s okay to feel the ache louder during the holidays than any other time of year.

Because holidays hurt—especially when you’re no contact.

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I couldn’t understand why love felt so heavy, or why I either clung too tightly or pushed people away altogether.

No matter how hard I tried, I always felt like I was too much for people…until I met the one person I was avoiding: my inner child.

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Inner Child Healing and Relationships (and How It Helped Me Love Better)

💔 The Wounds I Didn’t Know I Carried

Growing up, love felt conditional.

I learned that if I wanted to be loved, I had to shrink myself, my needs, and my voice.

If I did anything to even remotely upset my mom, I would be punished. Oftentimes physically.

Fast forward to my adult relationships, and I was suddenly replaying those same unhealthly patterns:

➡️ Feeling rejected when a text went unanswered

➡️ Overanalyzing everything I said so I wouldn’t be “too much”

➡️ Getting attached to emotionally unavailable people because they felt familiar

I thought I had commitment issues. I thought I was unlovable.

But in reality, it all was a little version of me—hurt, scared, and desperate to feel safe.

💡 Recognizing the Patterns in My Love Life

The day I stumbled upon the phrase “inner child healing” on Instagram, I fell down a rabbit hole of reflection.

I realized that so many of my reactions weren’t actually me now.

Instead, they were my younger self trying to protect me with the only tools she had.

And once I started inner child work, things began to click:

➡️ Getting super depressed after an argument? That was me as a child thinking I’m better off alone.

➡️ Chasing affection? That was me trying to earn love the way I always deserved.

➡️ Sabotaging healthy relationships? That was my inner child panicking at the unfamiliar safety.

I wasn’t broken—I was just repeating what felt normal.

And everything changed when I started healing little Meagan.

🧸 How Inner Child Healing Transformed My Relationships

So let’s talk about the shifts that actually happened once I began reparenting myself…

1. I Became My Own Source of Safety

I used to expect my partner to make me feel secure.

Now, when I feel anxious or abandoned, I pause and ask: “What does little me need right now?”

Sometimes it’s a hug. Sometimes it’s reassurance. Sometimes it’s just reminding myself “You’re safe now.”

Through reparenting, I began meeting my own emotional needs—validation, comfort, and love.

I became the safe space I so desperately needed.

Learn to become more independent:

👉 101 Codependency Affirmations (for Gaining Independence)

2. I Reacted Less, Communicated More

Instead of spiraling over a delay in communication or a disagreement, I started to pause.

I’d ground myself and give myself rational explanations like, “Maybe he’s just busy or taking a nap. You’re not annoying.”

And during disagreements, it became less about what he was doing and more about how I was reacting.

Instead of saying “You did such and such,” I’d say, “I’m feeling triggered because of what happened during childhood. Can we talk about it?”

That awareness of how I was projecting changed everything.

Do you need to become a better communicator?

👉 101 Expressive Throat Chakra Affirmations (for Improving Communication and Inner Truth)

3. I Set Boundaries—Without Guilt

I used to feel mean saying the word “no”. Now, I see boundaries as the ultimate form of self-love.

Because, you know, if I don’t protect my inner child, who will?

When you protect your inner child, boundaries feel like love—not punishment.

HECK YEAH, COUNT ME IN!

So for the first time, I knew it was okay to say “no” without fearing rejection.

Learning to say “no” to what drains you, what’s hurtful, and what goes against your beliefs gives you space to say “yes” to what feeds you.

And that includes a healthier relationship and friendships.

Have you set these boundaries?

👉 7 Self-Care Boundaries (to Finally Start Putting Yourself First)

4. I Chose a Partner Who Felt Safe, Not Just Exciting

The chase used to feel like chemistry. 

I used to spend an hour planning my outfit the night before to hopefully catch his eye for just a moment.

I used to take mental pictures of his interests, so we would have something to talk about.

Now, I know I’m worthy just as I am and I’m interesting for who I am.

And that adrenaline? That was actually my nervous system being triggered, not falling in love.

Have you been in an abusive relationship?

👉 27 Best Movies About Domestic Violence (That Are Cathartic)

🌿 How I Started Healing My Inner Child

Recognizing harmful patterns isn’t the only thing I had to do to heal my inner child.

Here’s what helped me most on this journey:

➡️ Journaling: I wrote about my childhood and all that I went through. I allowed myself to acknowledge how hard it actually was.

➡️ Guided Meditations: Inner child visualizations on YouTube were life-changing. I pictured hugging my younger self, holding her, and telling her she didn’t have to be perfect anymore.

➡️ Therapy: Having someone validate my experiences through trauma-informed therapy was so powerful.

➡️ Tarot readings: Gaining spiritual wisdom helped heal a part of me I didn’t even know existed.

➡️ Reparenting affirmations: I’d say things like, “I am safe now. I don’t have to earn love anymore.”

Want to learn more ways to heal?

👉 13 Inner Child Healing Exercises (for Your Wounded Younger Self)

💞 Loving Better Starts With Loving Younger You

Inner child healing isn’t some fluffy, cutesy trend.

It’s been one of the most difficult, grounding tools I’ve ever used in my self-growth and relationship journey.

Because when you finally give your younger self the love, safety, and care she’s always needed…you stop asking everyone else to fill that gap.

You love more clearly. More calmly. More securely.

Healing your inner child doesn’t mean you’ll never be triggered again.

But it does mean you’ll start recognizing when you’re reacting from an old wound.

And when you love yourself with the compassion you’ve always needed?

Your relationships transform, because they no longer have to fill a void.

They just get to be.

💾 Bookmark this page for when you need a reminder on how to develop healthier relationships by reparenting yourself.

More inner child healing posts:

• 107 Toxic Parents Quotes (When Mother and Father Are Abusive AF)
• 101 Healing Inner Child Affirmations (to Reparent Yourself)
• 70 Healing Inner Child Quotes (to Help Overcome Childhood Trauma)
• 40 Child Abuse Songs (When You Had a Bad Childhood)
• 22 Powerful Inner Child Healing Meditations (Guided and Unguided)
• 23 Heartbreaking Movies About Childhood Trauma (That are Therapeutic)
• 11 Ways to Heal Childhood Trauma Spiritually (and Awaken Your Inner Child)

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Like during milestone moments, such as graduating or getting married.

Or when you’re rocking your newborn at 3 a.m., wondering how it all ended up this way.

✨ Speaking of distancing yourself from family, have you downloaded your free inner child healing workbook yet? 👇

Personally? I’ve been estranged from my mom for over seven years and from my sister for even longer than that.

The reasons are complicated (and a lot of them I hold secret), but they’re not uncommon.

Reasons people become estranged from family ⤵️

• Narcissistic or controlling parental behavior
• Repeated emotional, physical, or verbal abuse
• Constant boundary violations and disrespect
• Favoritism and deeply ingrained sibling rivalry
• Religion, politics, or identity not being accepted
• Manipulation, gaslighting, or toxic dynamics
• Lack of accountability or genuine apologies after harm

Ultimately, it’s about choosing self-respect and peace over prolonged dysfunction.

Because there’s only so many times you can run into the same burning building before you realize… maybe you’re the one holding the matchbox just by staying.

Signs to reduce contact with family:

👉 15 Blaring Signs You Should Cut Off Your Parents (for Your Mental Health)

Grieving the estranged relationship

For the most part, I’m okay.

I’ve created space in my life for peace, for my chosen family, and for becoming the version of me that doesn’t settle for bare-minimum love.

But then… I got pregnant and had my daughter. 

And suddenly, there it was again. Grief.

That aching sense of “I wish things were different.” Not just for me, but for her.

I longed for a family tree that didn’t have broken branches.

Moving forward from broken families

But here’s the truth: I may not be able to change where I come from, but I can shape where I’m going. And so can you.

Those longings don’t mean I made the wrong decision. They just mean I’m human.

So how do you move on from estrangement when your heart keeps peeking through the rearview mirror?

This worksheet can help you make sense of all the jumbled reasons you’re choosing yourself.

How to Move On From Family Estrangement

1. Grieve the fantasy, not just the facts

We don’t just mourn the people—we mourn the birthdays they missed, the apologies they never gave, and the comfort we never got.

It’s okay to admit that you wanted your story to turn out differently. In fact, it’s completely valid.

So cry it out. Write about it. (I literally made a healing journal guide for this, because trust me…I’ve lived it.)

GRAB INNER CHILD HEALING JOURNAL

Don’t be afraid to feel the feels. They’re not signs of weakness.

They’re signs you’re human.

2. Therapy, therapy, therapy

I don’t say this lightly.

Therapy helped me untangle the shame, the anger, and the part of me that still wanted to be picked, loved, and seen by people who couldn’t (or wouldn’t).

There’s no gold medal for doing this alone, so get support.

A therapist can provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your feelings and develop coping strategies.

They can also help you navigate any difficult family dynamics and work towards healing, which is the ultimate goal.

3. Join the healing community you deserve

If you’re on a healing journey and you don’t want to do it alone, you’re invited to join my Inner Child Warriors membership.

It’s where we take the messy stuff—like estrangement, generational trauma, and reparenting—and turn it into something empowering, grounded, and dare I say… even kind of magical.

We laugh. We cry. We heal. We remember that we are worthy—not someday, not when we’re finally “fixed,” but now.

Both paid and free versions:

👉 Join the Inner Child Warriors Membership.

4. Create necessary boundaries

Let’s clear something up…setting a boundary doesn’t make you cold, heartless, or “too sensitive”.

It makes you someone who’s finally choosing self-respect over dysfunction.

HECK YEAH, COUNT ME IN!

Boundaries are how we say:

➡️ “I love myself enough not to shrink for your comfort.”

➡️ “I can care about you and still say no.”

➡️ “I’m not available for guilt trips today—or ever, really.”

Boundaries aren’t walls to keep people out.

Instead, they’re more like doors with locks, keys, and a peephole.

You decide who gets to come in, how long they stay, and what energy they bring with them.

And the people who truly love you? They won’t make your boundaries feel like betrayals.

They’ll see them as invitations to love you better.

So go ahead—set the boundary, keep the peace, and protect your joy like it’s a sacred heirloom. Because it is.

Setting boundaries with family:

👉 How to Set Boundaries with Toxic Family Members

5. Redefine “family” on your terms

Family doesn’t have to mean blood.

Sometimes, your family is your best friend who shows up with coffee unexpectedly, or that one coworker who sends you memes with zero explanation.

When you build your family from love and not obligation, you get to live a life true to your wants and needs.

So choose a partner who gets why the holidays are weird, and maybe have a couple of kids who don’t yet know how badass their mom is for breaking cycles.

6. Create traditions that are yours

Estrangement can leave behind a lot of empty space, especially around holidays, milestones, or even random Tuesdays that feel heavier than they should.

Just because you’ve let go of certain people doesn’t mean you have to let go of meaning.

So fill your home with intention and love. Fill your space with something that’s yours.

Traditions can start with you.

Fun traditions to try:

➡️ Make pancakes every Sunday with your kids

➡️ Dance with them in the kitchen

➡️ Celebrate made-up holidays like “International Talk Like a Pirate Day” (Highly underrated, tbh.)

These traditions don’t have to look like anyone else’s.

They just have to make you feel safe, seen, and whole.

Traditions are important

You get to build something new—something safe, soulful, and all your own.

That’s the beauty of breaking cycles: you also get to create new ones.

So light a candle for the version of you that survived it all, and maybe play Avril Lavigne’s “The Best Damn Thing” while you do it.

More ways to honor your inner child:

👉 13 Nostalgic Activities to Reconnect with Your Inner Child

7. Accept change even when it’s unfair

One of the hardest parts of estrangement? Accepting that some things may never go back to how they were.

And honestly, maybe they never should.

That realization can sting. But it can also set you free.

Releasing expectations

Accepting change means releasing the fantasy version of your family and facing what’s true in the present.

It means making peace with what you didn’t get, while giving yourself permission to create something new on your terms.

New rituals. New relationships. New definitions of family and support.

Healing is not about pretending it doesn’t hurt.

It’s about learning to live fully, even with the ache.

Progress over perfection

Progress isn’t a straight line.

Some days, you’ll feel strong and empowered. Other days, you might ugly-cry to a playlist called “Main Character Healing Arc”.

That’s okay. You’re not failing. You’re healing.

Let the past be the past, and build a life that feels safe, soft, and yours.

Need some healing music recommendations?

👉 52 Self-Love Songs (to Boost Your Confidence and Self-Esteem)

8. Acknowledge the longing without guilt

Even when you’ve made the healthiest, most self-protective choice by stepping away from family, you might still feel a deep ache for what could have been.

That doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human.

You can miss the idea of a warm, loving mom without wanting to invite the real, hurtful version back into your life.

You can see a sibling duo laughing on TikTok and feel a pang of sadness, even if your actual sister was emotionally abusive.

You can wish your child had grandparents, while still knowing your parents aren’t safe people to fill that role.

Grieving is natural

When we think about grief, we typically only view it from the lens of someone passing away.

But family estrangement is wrapped up in a tattered grief bow.

Grief for the relationship you should have had. Grief for the support you deserved.

Grief for the version of family that never existed but still lives somewhere in your heart.

So let yourself feel it, name it, cry about it if you need to. Then keep going.

You’re building something new. Now.

And that matters too.

9. Let yourself be the mother you never had

To your kids. To your inner child.

To the tired version of you on a Wednesday afternoon who just wants someone to say, “You’re doing a good job.”

So here it is: You are doing a good job.

A damn good job.

You made it this far without the love you deserved. You are already breaking cycles.

And this version of you—and every past and future version of you—is already enough.

Estrangement is Messy

Being estranged from family doesn’t come with a neat ending or a satisfying fade to black.

I’ve done my best building a life that feels steady and safe, and I’ve learned to accept that “family” can mean something entirely different than what you’re born into.

And yet, I still wish things were different sometimes.

It’s a journey

Sometimes moving on and healing means chosen family, therapy, and a ridiculous amount of matcha lattes while journaling your way through a crying spell.

And even though a part of me will miss a part of them, I don’t wish for them anymore.

I wish for me. For my daughter.

For the softness and safety we’re building—without needing anyone else’s permission.

It breaks cycles

Moving on doesn’t mean forgetting.

It means choosing peace, again and again, even when sadness sneaks in with your morning coffee.

You’re not alone in this.

And if your kids ever ask about your estranged family someday, you’ll know exactly what to say—with truth, kindness, and a little bit of the humor that’s kept you sane this whole time.

Because yes, you’ve lost something. But you’ve also built something beautiful in its place

And that? That’s the kind of legacy worth passing down.

More inner child healing posts:

• 107 Toxic Parents Quotes (When Mother and Father Are Abusive AF)
• 101 Healing Inner Child Affirmations (to Reparent Yourself)
• 70 Healing Inner Child Quotes (to Help Overcome Childhood Trauma)
• 40 Child Abuse Songs (When You Had a Bad Childhood)
• 22 Powerful Inner Child Healing Meditations (Guided and Unguided)
• 23 Heartbreaking Movies About Childhood Trauma (That are Therapeutic)
• 11 Ways to Heal Childhood Trauma Spiritually (and Awaken Your Inner Child)

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  • 8 easy-to-follow sections, including 25 worksheets
  • Activity plan, journal, and tests
  • Yoga and meditation videos

What I love about Online Therapy is that there are several life-changing options and therapists available, and you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home.

This means you never need to worry before getting help.

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No matter the reason, it’s okay to want distance from your family members.

Whether it’s due to toxic behaviors, differing values, or simply needing space to grow as an individual, there are ways to create healthy boundaries and distance yourself from family members.

How to Distance Yourself from Family: A Guide to Setting Healthy Boundaries

Before we dive into the strategies for distancing yourself from family, it’s important to acknowledge that this can be a very difficult and emotional process.

It’s natural to feel guilty or conflicted about setting boundaries with loved ones.

But it’s important to prioritize your own wellbeing and mental health.

 Remember that you have the right to make decisions that are best for you, even if they may not be well-received by your family. 

With that in mind, let’s explore some ways to create distance with your family (and maintain healthy relationships, if that’s something you want).

✨ Speaking of distancing yourself from family, have you downloaded your free inner child healing workbook yet? 👇

1. UNDERSTAND YOUR NEED FOR DISTANCE

Assess Your Reasons

Before distancing yourself from your family, it’s important to be honest with yourself and figure out your reasons for wanting to do so.

Are you doing it because you need space to grow as an individual, or are you doing it out of anger and resentment?

One way to determine your reasons is to brainstorm and write them down. This worksheet can help you clarify your thoughts and feelings if you’re thinking about cutting them off.

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Recognize Unhealthy Dynamics

Another reason for distancing yourself from family may be because there are unhealthy dynamics within the family.

This can include things like verbal or physical abuse, neglect, or controlling behavior.

It’s important to recognize these toxic dynamics and understand that they are not healthy, and it may be beneficial to talk to a therapist who can help you navigate these difficult situations.

Do you have controlling parents?

👉 How to Deal with Controlling Parents in Adulthood (Best Advice)

2. SET BOUNDARIES

Setting boundaries with your family can be difficult, but it’s a vital step in distancing yourself from them.

Communicate Your Needs

The first step in setting boundaries is to communicate your needs clearly. Be honest and direct with your family about what you’re comfortable with and what you’re not.

Here are some things to keep in mind:

➡️ Use “I” statements to express how you feel. For example, “I feel uncomfortable when you talk about my personal life without my permission.”

➡️ Be specific about what you want, like “I need you to respect my privacy and not share my personal information with others.”

➡️ Listen to their response and point of view. However, remember that your needs are valid and important.

Remember to be assertive, even if your voice shakes. Your needs are fundamental and your birthright.

Setting boundaries with family:

👉 How to Set Boundaries with Toxic Family Members

Maintain Consistency

Once you’ve communicated your needs, it’s time to maintain consistency in enforcing your boundaries.

This can be challenging, especially if your family is used to crossing your boundaries, so here are some tips:

➡️ Be firm and consistent in enforcing your boundaries. For example, if you’ve asked your family not to call you after a certain time, don’t answer their calls during that time.

➡️ Don’t make exceptions to your boundaries. If you do, your family may think that your boundaries are not important or that they can be negotiated.

➡️ Be prepared for resistance or pushback from your family. They may not be used to your new boundaries and may try to test them. Stay firm and remind them of your needs.

Setting boundaries is an ongoing process, and it may take some time for your family to adjust to your new boundaries.

But it’s important to stay consistent and communicate your needs clearly, and The Better Beginnings Boundary Workbook can help you set and enforce your most important boundaries.

HECK YEAH, COUNT ME IN!

3. TAKE PRACTICAL STEPS

Reduce Contact

Reducing contact with family members can be difficult, but it may be necessary for your mental and emotional wellbeing.

Here are some practical steps you can take to reduce contact:

➡️ Set boundaries: Let your family members know what behaviors or topics of conversation are off-limits. Be clear and firm in your communication.

➡️ Limit communication: If you find that talking to your family members leads to stress or anxiety, consider limiting the amount of communication you have with them. This could mean reducing the frequency of phone calls or texts, or even blocking their phone numbers or social media accounts.

➡️ Avoid family events: If family gatherings are a source of stress or discomfort, it’s okay to skip them. You can choose to spend time with friends or engage in activities that bring you joy instead.

Signs to reduce contact with family:

👉 15 Blaring Signs You Should Cut Off Your Parents (for Your Mental Health)

Create Physical Space

Creating physical space between you and your family members can also be helpful in establishing boundaries and reducing stress.

Here are some helpful ideas you can take:

➡️ Move out: If you live with family members, consider moving out and getting your own place. This can give you more control over your living situation and help you establish boundaries.

➡️ Spend time away: If moving out isn’t an option, try to spend time away from your family members as much as possible. This could mean going for walks, spending time with friends, or even just retreating to your room for some alone time.

➡️ Create a designated space: If you can’t physically distance yourself from your family members, try to create a designated space for yourself. This could be a corner of a room or a separate area of the house where you can go to be alone.

We all need alone time, and sometimes we need it from our families the most.

4. HONOR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

Seek Support

When you’re distancing yourself from family, it’s important to seek support from others who understand what you’re going through.

This can include friends, a therapist, or a support group.

Talking to someone who has been through similar experiences can help you feel less alone and provide you with valuable advice and coping strategies.

Engage in Self-Care

Taking care of yourself is crucial when you’re going through a difficult time, so make sure to prioritize self-care activities that make you feel good, such as exercise, meditation, or spending time outdoors.

Give yourself permission to take a break from stressful situations and activities that drain your energy.

Remember, self-care isn’t selfish — it’s necessary for maintaining your emotional wellbeing.

Do you know the self-care boundaries?

👉 7 Self-Care Boundaries (to Finally Start Putting Yourself First)

5. NAVIGATE CHALLENGES

Cope with Guilt

It’s natural to feel guilty when distancing yourself and limiting contact with family.

You may feel like you’re abandoning them or that you’re not being a good son or daughter.

But it’s important to remember that your mental health and wellbeing should come first, and it’s always okay to set boundaries and prioritize your needs.

One way to deal with guilt is to remind yourself of why you made the decision to distance yourself from your family.

Write down your reasons and refer to them when you start to doubt yourself. (Remember, this worksheet can help.)

Manage Family Relationships

When you distance yourself from family, you may face negative reactions from them.

They may try to guilt-trip you or make you feel like you’re doing something wrong.

 It’s important to remember that their reactions are not your responsibility. 

As we talked about, one way to manage family reactions is to communicate your boundaries clearly and calmly. Let them know why you need space and what you expect from them.

It’s also important to stick to your boundaries and not let them guilt-trip you into changing your mind.

6. BUILD YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM

Building your own support system can help you feel less alone and more connected to others who understand your situation.

Consider joining a support group to connect with people who are going through similar experiences and can offer advice and encouragement.

Look for support groups in your community or online that focus on issues related to family estrangement.

Another way to build your support system is to reach out to friends or acquaintances who have gone through similar experiences.

They may be able to offer advice or simply be a listening ear when you need to talk.

As always, consider seeking the help of a counselor who can help you work through your emotions and develop coping strategies.

7. PREPARE FOR LEGAL AND FINANCIAL COMPLICATIONS

Understand Your Legal Rights

Depending on your situation, you may need to take legal action to protect yourself when distancing yourself from family.

Here are some legal considerations to keep in mind:

➡️ Restraining Orders: If a family member is threatening or harassing you, you may be able to obtain a restraining order. This legal document can help keep you safe by requiring the person to stay away from you.

➡️ Power of Attorney: If you’re concerned about a family member having control over your finances or medical decisions, you may want to consider granting power of attorney to someone you trust. This legal document allows someone else to make decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so.

➡️ Inheritance: If you’re worried about a family member trying to take advantage of you financially, it’s important to have a clear plan for your inheritance. Consider working with a lawyer to create a will or trust that outlines your wishes.

Plan Financial Independence

Distancing yourself from family can also have financial implications, so it’s important to plan ahead.

Here are some tips for achieving financial independence:

➡️ Create a Budget: Take control of your finances by creating a budget. This will help you track your expenses and identify areas where you can cut back.

➡️ Build an Emergency Fund: Having an emergency fund can provide a safety net if you need to leave a toxic family situation. Aim to save at least three to six months’ worth of expenses.

➡️ Establish Credit: If you don’t have credit in your own name, now is the time to start building it. This can help you qualify for loans and credit cards in the future.

By understanding your legal rights and planning for financial independence, you can take control of your life and create a brighter future for yourself.

8. STRATEGIZE LONG-TERM EFFECTS

Create a Life Plan

By having a clear vision of where you want to go in life, you can make decisions that align with your goals and values — even if they don’t align with your family’s expectations.

To create a life plan:

➡️ Determine your long-term goals. What do you want to achieve in your career, relationships, and personal life?

➡️ Identify your values and priorities. What matters most to you? What do you believe in?

By understanding your goals, values, and priorities, you can make decisions that align with them, even if they conflict with your family’s values.

Once you have a clear vision of your life, break your goals down into smaller, achievable steps, and create a timeline for when you want to accomplish them.

Adjust to New Dynamics

Distancing yourself from family can be difficult, especially if you’ve had a close relationship in the past.

As you start to distance yourself, it’s important to adjust to the new dynamics of your relationship.

Find ways to occupy your time with activities that promote your independence and wellbeing.

Engage in new, fascinating hobbies, build new friendships, or dedicate time to career or academic pursuits.

Replacing family interactions with other fulfilling activities can help ease the transition and provide a support network outside of your family.

9. REFLECT ON YOUR JOURNEY

Now that you have taken the steps to distance yourself from your family, it’s important to reflect on your journey. (This will help you understand your decision better and give you the confidence to move forward.)

➡️ Reflect on why you decided to distance yourself from your family. Was it due to toxic behavior and abuse, or was it simply a desire for independence?

➡️ Write down your thoughts and feelings about the situation. This will help you gain clarity and closure.

➡️ Acknowledge any guilt or sadness you may feel. Remember that it is okay to feel these emotions, but it’s important not to let them hold you back.

Reflecting on your journey can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your decision to distance yourself from your family, so use this time to focus on your own personal growth and wellbeing.

Distancing Yourself From Family

Distancing yourself from your family can be a delicate and emotionally challenging process, but sometimes it’s necessary for your personal wellbeing. 

Remember, distancing yourself from family doesn’t have to be permanent or absolute.

It’s about finding a balance that allows you to thrive while maintaining respect for your boundaries and mental health.

And if you haven’t yet, grab your copies of The Better Beginnings Boundary Workbook to dive deep into your boundary setting and this letting go of toxic family worksheet to help you create distance if need be.

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But it’s more than okay to put yourself first and make choices that are best for you — even if they might not align with your mom and dad’s expectations.

Here are the best strategies and approaches you should consider in navigating this situation effectively. 

How to Deal with Controlling Parents in Adulthood

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1. UNDERSTAND THE ROOT OF THEIR BEHAVIOR

Having controlling parents is a huge stress and burden, and trying to change them is not your responsibility.

It’s theirs.

But getting to the root of why your parents are controlling might take some weight off your shoulders.

Common reasons for controlling parents:

➡️ How they were raised: Your mom and dad might’ve grown up with their parents controlling them, and they might believe that’s the correct way to parent.

➡️ Anxiety controls them: Your parent’s need to control might come from a place of wanting you to be safe. But it’s not fair that their fears about your wellbeing control your life into adulthood. They could certainly benefit from anxiety treatments, such as therapy and medication.

➡️ Desire to maintain authority: Unfortunately, your parents might think they deserve respect simply because they are older.

No matter the cause, it’s vital to remember that it is your birthright to make your own decisions and live life on your terms.

Are your parents controlling?

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2. COMMUNICATE YOUR NEEDS

It’s essential to communicate your feelings and needs to your overbearing parents clearly and assertively by using “I” statements to express yourself.

For example, try saying, “I feel overwhelmed when I don’t have the freedom to make my own decisions” instead of blaming them directly.

This approach can help open a dialogue with your mom and dad without escalating tensions.

Plus, “I” statements can help your parents understand where you’re coming from and why you deserve freedom as an adult.

3. SET BOUNDARIES

One of the most important things you can do when dealing with controlling parents is to set clear boundaries and let them know what you are and are not comfortable with.

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You can do this by determining what aspects of your life you need more control over and communicating these boundaries to your parents.

For example, if they are constantly calling or texting you, let them know that you need some space.

You can do this by setting specific times when you are available to talk or by limiting the number of times they can contact you each day. You can also decide when and how often you respond to them.

Be firm and respectful, and be prepared to reiterate these boundaries if they are crossed.

Setting boundaries with family:

👉 How to Set Boundaries with Toxic Family Members

4. ASSERT YOUR INDEPENDENCE

Remember, you are an adult, and you deserve your independence.

In fact, you earned it.

So identify specific areas where you want more autonomy, such as career choices, personal relationships, or financial decisions.

Communicate this with your parents and be strong as you stick to your boundaries.

It may take time for your parents to adjust, but consistency will reinforce your commitment to independence.

5. CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES

For your sanity, some battles just aren’t worth your energy.

That’s why it’s important to decide what’s worth standing your ground over and what’s better to let go of to maintain your peace.

How to pick your battles:

➡️ Prioritize your values and morals

➡️ Rank your needs with the highest importance

➡️ Consider the impact on your relationships

By strategically choosing your battles with your parents, you can navigate conflicts in a constructive way that promotes understanding, preserves relationships, and supports your personal growth.

6. SEEK SUPPORT FROM A THERAPIST

Talking to someone outside the family can provide a different perspective and give you the emotional support needed to navigate this challenging dynamic.

Your friends can help you feel less alone and might even understand what you’re going through as well.

And if the situation becomes overwhelming, or you find it difficult to communicate effectively, consider seeking help from a therapist who can facilitate healthier communication and boundaries.

7. CONSIDER LIMITING CONTACT

If your parents are extremely controlling and you have tried everything else, you may need to consider limiting contact or creating distance between you.

This can be difficult, but it’s necessary for your mental health and wellbeing.

This ending a toxic family relationship worksheet can help you in cutting ties.

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Remember, dealing with controlling parents is not easy, but it is possible.

And sometimes that means letting them go from your life.

8. PRACTICE SELF-CARE

You know that dealing with controlling parents can be emotionally taxing, so taking care of yourself emotionally and physically is crucial.

Engage in activities that help you relax and recharge, such as participating in your favorite hobbies or spending time with supportive friends.

Stay patient with yourself and the process of change.

It may take time for them to adjust to your boundaries and independence.

Connecting with your inner child as self-care:

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Coping with controlling parents in adulthood

Dealing with controlling parents in adulthood can be a challenging and emotionally exhausting experience.

But by staying consistent, prioritizing self-care, and seeking support, you can protect your mental health and maintain your own sense of independence.

Remember, every family dynamic is unique, and finding the right approach may take time and persistence.

So focus on what you can control — your reactions and decisions — and prioritize your wellbeing as you work towards a healthier relationship with your parents.

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These 27 films featured below often resonate on a profound level, touching our hearts by portraying characters who navigate the complexities of feeling alone in a world filled with people.

List of Movies with Lonely Protagonists:

A lot of the movies on this list feature other sad themes, such as childhood bullying and abuse.

That being said, I’ve included content warnings for each movie with the help of DoesTheDogDie.com.

And now onto the movies filled with loneliness…

27 Best Films About Loneliness

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1. GIRL IN PROGRESS (2012)

I’ve talked about Girl in Progress in several of my movie recommendation lists (like this one about childhood trauma).

Synopsis:

Grace is a single mom who’s too busy juggling work, bills, and her affair with a married man to give her daughter, Ansiedad, the attention she deserves (and needs).

After finding inspiration in the classic coming-of-age stories she’s reading in school, Ansiedad plots her “shortcut to adulthood” to fight the loneliness she’s living in.

Genre:

Coming-of-age drama comedy

Content:

Emotional neglect, bullying

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

2. EIGHTH GRADE (2018)

Eighth Grade showcases the irony of how, despite being more connected than ever through social media, young people can feel profoundly isolated and misunderstood. 

Synopsis:

Kayla navigates the complexities of modern adolescence, where online personas can be both a refuge and a source of anxiety.

Her efforts to make friends and fit in, her silent battles with self-esteem, and her yearning for genuine connections reflect the universal struggle with loneliness that many of us faced during our formative years.

Genre:

Drama comedy

Content:

Sexual assault

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

3. THIRTEEN (2003)

While incredibly uncomfortable to watch at times, Thirteen delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the acute sense of loneliness that can accompany the teenage years.

Synopsis:

Tracy’s relationship with her mother is tested when she becomes best friends with troubled Evie.

Together, they forge down the path of self-destruction of drugs, drinking, sex, and petty crimes.

Genre:

Coming-of-age drama

Content:

Drug abuse, alcohol abuse, addiction, self-harm, underage sex, eating disorder, violence, bullying

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

4. THE NEVERENDING STORY (1984)

If you’re looking to fully immerse yourself in a movie, you need The Neverending Story in your life.

Synopsis:

Bastian is a bookworm who can’t devour books fast enough, and he uses books to escape the loneliness and bullying he endures at the hands of his classmates.

One book he was warned not to read, The Neverending Story, takes him deep into the wonderous fantasy world of Fantasia

Genre:

Coming-of-age fantasy

Content:

Bullying, animal death, death of a parent

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

More movies about bullying:

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5. HER (2013)

Her beautifully explores themes of love, loneliness, and the complexities of human connections in the digital age.

Synopsis:

Theodore is navigating the aftermath of a painful divorce.

Feeling isolated and emotionally disconnected from the world around him, he forms an unlikely relationship with an advanced operating system named Samantha.

Genre:

Romance drama

Content:

Fatphobia, gaslighting

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

6. THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER (2012)

Based on the novel by the same name, The Perks of Being a Wallflower navigates the challenges of high school, family dynamics, and the process of self-discovery.

Synopsis:

Charlie is a shy, lonely teenager who just entered his first year of high school.

Struggling with the aftermath of losing his best friend to suicide, he’s not sure where he belongs.

But when free-spirited seniors Sam and Patrick take him under their wings, he learns to cope with loss and come to terms with his tumultuous past.

Genre:

Coming-of-age drama

Content:

Child abuse, domestic violence, bullying, addiction, drug abuse, sexual assault, self-harm, suicide, death, hate speech, homophobia

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

7. LOST IN TRANSLATION (2003)

Exploring themes of isolation, cultural disconnection, and the yearning for human connection, Lost in Translation portrays the feeling of being adrift in a foreign land.

Synopsis:

Americans Bob (an aging movie star) and Charlotte (a young woman questioning her marriage) form a bond while staying in a hotel in Tokyo.

They find solace and an unexpected friendship within each other while navigating a foreign country.

Genre:

Drama comedy

Content:

Eating disorder

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

8. E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (1982)

A true 80s classic, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is an unforgettable story of the most unexpecting friendship.

Synopsis:

Ten-year-old Elliot is lonely until he befriends a lost, yet friendly alien.

Together, they summon the courage to find E.T.’s way back to his home planet.

Genre:

Coming-of-age sci-fi

Content:

Drug use

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

More movies about childhood friendships:

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9. THE SANDLOT (1993)

Despite depictions of bullying, The Sandlot remains one of the greatest comedy classics.

Synopsis:

It’s the summer of 1962, and Smalls (the new kid in town) is looking for a place to belong.

He is quickly taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many hilarious misadventures.

Genre:

Coming-of-age comedy

Content:

Sexual assault, bullying, fatphobia

Rent or buy here: Amazon

More movies about bullying:

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10. ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (2004)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a poignant exploration of loneliness, heartbreak, and how we’re all searching for someone to connect with.

Synopsis:

Joel undergoes a procedure to erase all memories of his ex-girlfriend, Clementine, from his mind.

As the procedure unfolds, Joel realizes that the memories he wants to keep the most are the ones that bring him the most pain. 

Genre:

Romance drama

Content:

Gaslighting, animal abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, hate speech (homophobia)

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

11. THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN (2016)

Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and The Edge of Seventeen encaptures the trials of everyday teenage life.

Synopsis:

High school junior Nadine is already at peak awkwardness when her all-star older brother, Darian, starts dating her best friend, Krista.

She feels more alone than ever until the unexpected friendship of a thoughtful boy gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all.

Genre:

Sexual assault, hate speech, parental death, suicide

Content:

Drama comedy

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

12. MOONLIGHT (2016)

Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Moonlight is a timeless story of self-discovery and connection.

Synopsis:

Growing up in a rough neighborhood in Miami, a young Black man named Chiron grapples with his identity and his sexuality.

Trying to escape from bullies all his life, he finds refuge when Juan, a drug dealer, takes him under his wing.

Watch as Chiron experiences these everyday hardships of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

Genre:

Coming-of-age drama

Content:

Child abuse, drug abuse, addiction, death of a parent, hate speech, homophobia

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

13. THE SPECTACULAR NOW (2013)

If teen romances are your thing, The Spectacular Now is a wonderful choice.

Synopsis:

Sutter, a charismatic and hard-partying high school senior, falls for the bookish girl next door, Aimee.

An unexpected romance blossoms between these opposites.

Genre:

Romantic drama

Content:

Pill addiction, alcoholism

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

14. CAST AWAY (2000)

Cast Away offers a more literal take on loneliness, while it explores human resilience and the deep-seated need for connection — even in the most dire circumstances.

Synopsis:

Genre:

Drama adventure

Content:

Suicidal ideation

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

15. MOON (2009)

A thought-provoking sci-fi drama, Moon delves into themes of isolation, identity, and the human condition.

Synopsis:

Sam is an astronaut nearing the end of his three-year stint on a lunar base grappling with isolation and identity.

Genre:

Sci-fi drama

Content:

Parental death, self-harm

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

16. INTO THE WILD (2007)

Adapted from the book by Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild greatly examines complete isolation and the need for human interaction.

Synopsis:

Christopher is a young man who seeks solitude in the Alaskan wilderness.

However, as he faces the harsh realities of surviving alone in the wilderness, he begins to understand the profound need for human connection.

Genre:

Drama adventure

Content:

Domestic violence, child abuse

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

17. THE WAY, WAY BACK (2013)

The Way, Way Back is a coming-of-age film that poignantly explores themes of loneliness and self-discovery through the eyes of its young protagonist.

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of a summer vacation, Duncan struggles with feeling isolated and misunderstood by both his family and peers.

At the heart of his loneliness is a strained relationship with his mother’s overbearing boyfriend, Trent, who consistently belittles Duncan, exacerbating his sense of alienation.

Genre:

Coming-of-age comedy

Content:

Emotional abuse

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

Check out these coming-of-age TV shows:

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18. A GHOST STORY (2017)

Synopsis:

Genre:

Drama

Content:

Death

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

19. WHERE THE HEART IS (2000)

Where The Heart Is is one of my all-time favorite comfort movies.

Synopsis:

Teen mom Novalee was abandoned by her baby’s father in a Walmart parking lot.

Deserted (and with only $5.55 in her pocket), she has to find a way to survive.

Genre:

Drama comedy

Content:

Child trauma, domestic violence, kidnapping

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

20. A WALK TO REMEMBER (2002)

Based on the novel of the same name, A Walk to Remember is a tear-jerker filled with love, loss, and hope.

Synopsis:

Jamie Sullivan seems easy to make fun of for her conservative dress and religious values.

But everything changes when Landon Carter, the school’s delinquent, gets into trouble and is sentenced to perform in the school play.

Genre:

Coming-of-age romantic drama

Content:

Bullying, cancer, death

Rent or buy here: Amazon

21. SPEAK (2004)

When I found out that the book Speak (one of my most reread books) was adapted into a movie, I knew I had to watch it.

Synopsis:

Melinda suffers unspeakable trauma the summer before high school, which has caused her to become a selective mute.

Now, struggling with school, friends, and family, she finally speaks on the dark experience that shaped her.

Genre:

Drama

Content:

Sexual assault, self-harm, bullying, gaslighting, PTSD

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

22. CARRIE (1976)

For a Steven King horror classic, put on Carrie to witness the ultimate bullying revenge.

Synopsis:

Carrie is a shy and friendless teenage girl who is relentlessly tormented by her classmates.

However, when she learns she has telekinetic powers, she unleashes them in a bloody campaign of vengeance after she is humiliated at her senior prom.

Genre:

Horror

Content:

Child abuse, animal abuse, gaslighting, bullying, torture, death

Rent or buy here: Amazon

23. MATILDA (1996)

Probably one of the most popular kids movies on this list, Matilda takes an almost caricature approach to childhood abuse and alienation. 

Synopsis:

Matilda is a young girl who is constantly ignored, talked down to, neglected, and abused by her parents.

She uses her intellectual and psychic powers to deal with her family and free her teacher from the headmistress.

Genre:

Coming-of-age comedy

Content:

Domestic violence, abuse, neglect

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

24. THE ROAD WITHIN (2014)

The Road Within features a delicate look into mental illness of three teenagers trying to make their way in the world.

Synopsis:

Vincent, a young man with Tourette’s Syndrome, embarks on a road trip with his recently deceased mother’s ashes.

With the help of two other teenagers (who both struggle with mental illness), they go on a life-changing road trip to deliver his mother’s ashes to the ocean.

Genre:

Coming-of-age drama

Content:

Eating disorder, mental illness, death, homophobia, racism

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

25. WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE (1995)

Welcome to the Dollhouse resonates deeply with anyone who has ever felt marginalized or misunderstood. 

Synopsis:

Set in suburban New Jersey, 11-year-old Dawn navigates the complexities of adolescence, marked by relentless bullying at school, a lack of understanding from her family, and a general sense of social alienation.

As she struggles to find her place in the world, Dawn’s journey encapsulates the raw, often painful experience of growing up.

Genre:

Coming-of-age comedy

Content:

Emotional abuse, child neglect, gaslighting, sexual assault, hate speech

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

26. FINDING NEMO (2003)

Heartwarming animated film Finding Nemo is a touching narrative about overcoming the fear of being alone, embracing the unknown, and the enduring power of family.

Synopsis:

Genre:

Animation children’s

Content:

Death of parent

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

27. LADY BIRD (2017)

Lady Bird examines a tumultuous mother-daughter relationship, struggles with identity, and a desire to escape your hometown for a more culturally rich environment.

Synopsis:

Set during the early 2000s, Christine “Lady Bird” is a high school senior in Sacramento, California.

Watch as she navigates friendships, romantic relationships, and the pressures of academic life, all while yearning for a sense of belonging and understanding.

Genre:

 Coming-of-age comedy drama

Content:

Child abuse, gaslighting, sexual assault

Rent or buy it here: Amazon

Movies with lonely characters:

• 23 Heartbreaking Movies About Childhood Trauma (That are Therapeutic)
• 32 Sobering Movies About Addiction (Drugs and Alcohol)
• 27 Best Movies About Domestic Violence (That Are Cathartic)
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Some questions will bring happy, nostalgic feelings, while others will make you reflect on the not-so-pretty parts of your childhood.

Either way, take some time out of your day, grab a pen and paper, and write down each answer and see how much you start to nurture the kid in you.

Childhood Memories Questions

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✨ Basic Childhood Memory Questions
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✨ School and Learning
✨ Friendships
✨ Religion and Spirituality
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Basic Childhood Memory Questions

1. What decade were you a young kid in?

2. What decade were you a teenager in?

3. Did you grow up in the city, suburbs, or somewhere rural?

4. Was your family a traditional or more unconventional household?

5. What was your family life and dynamic growing up?

6. How many siblings do you have?

7. Which parent did you get along most with?

8. What was a weekly night like for you and your family?

9. How did you and your family spend your weekends?

10. What was your family’s financial situation growing up?

11. Were your basic needs met (money, food, shelter, clothes)?

12. What responsibilities or chores did you have growing up?

13. Were you given an allowance?

14. What did you admire most about your parents?

15. What do you wish your parents did differently?

16. What was your parents’ discipline or punishment style?

17. Did you have any childhood nicknames?

18. How did your parents handle stress?

19. How did your parents handle anger?

20. What is your earliest childhood memory?

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Childhood Favorites

21. What was your favorite game you played with friends and family?

22. What toy you could play with all day long?

23. What stuffed animal did you hold onto close?

24. What was your favorite outdoor activity you could stay outside from sun up to sun down for?

25. What was one song or album you listened to on repeat?

26. Which musician could you not wait for their next album to release?

27. What movie did you watch until you knew every line?

28. What TV show did you watch until you knew every episode?

29. Which actor did you look forward to seeing?

30. Which holiday did you look forward to every year?

31. What was your favorite tradition your family had?

32. What was the best family vacation you ever went on?

33. What was your go-to fashion style?

34. Did you have a favorite shirt or pair of shoes?

35. What art or craft did you love creating?

36. What was your favorite food you could eat every single day?

37. What was your favorite drink you could have with every meal?

38. What book could you read over and over again?

39. What was your favorite hiding or secret spot you could stay in forever?

40. What was your favorite aspect of your personality?

Nostalgic activities to try:

👉 13 Nostalgic Activities to Reconnect with Your Inner Child

School

41. Which schools did you attend growing up?

42. Did you walk, bike, take the bus, or take another transportation to get to school?

43. Did you enjoy going to school?

44. What was your go-to school lunch?

45. What subject in school you were actually interested in?

46. What expectations did your parents have of you academically?

47. Did grades in school define your self-worth?

48. Were there any challenges or difficulties you faced in your education?

49. What was a school project you did that you were proud of?

50. What was your greatest school accomplishment?

51. What grade did you like best?

52. Were you involved in any school plays or performances?

53. Were you a part of any school clubs or organizations?

54. What sports or extracurricular activities did you participate in?

55. Were you involved in any leadership roles or student government?

56. What was the most memorable field trip you went on?

57. Who was a teacher that made a lasting impact on you?

58. What was your time like in high school?

59. Did you dread or enjoy studying and doing homework?

60. What was your favorite memory from your school years?

61. What was your favorite thing to do on summer break?

62. How did your education shape your future career or life path?

63. Do you feel like you followed the path your parents wanted you to take or have you taken your own?

64. What were you passionate about as a kid?

65. What is one thing about your education experience that you would change?

Were you bullied in school?

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Friendships

66. Who were your childhood best friends?

67. How often did you spend time with your friends outside of school?

68. What activities did you and your friends do when you were together?

69. Did you feel like you belonged in your friend group?

70. How important was “fitting in”?

71. Did you feel like you were more mature than your peers?

72. Were you jealous of your friends or peers?

73. Were you more outgoing or more shy?

74. Were you more of an introvert or extrovert?

75. What was your parents’ social life like?

Have you seen these childhood friendship movies?

👉 27 Movies About Childhood Friends (Filled with Nostalgia)

Religion and Spirituality

76. Did your family raise you religious?

77. What religion were you ascribed to?

78. Where did you worship?

79. What was the place of worship you attended like?

80. Did you enjoy attending religious ceremonies?

81. What memories do you associate with your family’s faith?

82. Did you have any religious traditions?

83. What role did religion have in your life growing up?

84. How often did you pray?

85. How did your spirituality shape you?

Spirituality and inner child healing

👉 23 Tarot Decks (for Intense Inner Child Work)

Your Emotional Memories

86. Were your emotional needs met (attention, connection, security, privacy, etc)?

87. Did you receive the affection you craved?

88. Do you think your parents were emotionally mature or emotionally immature?

89. Were you allowed to have low or negative emotions?

90. How did your parents respond when you cried as a kid?

91. Were you made to feel like you were too needy of love and affection?

92. When you were scared, how did your parents react?

93. Were you afraid of anyone growing up?

94. Do you feel like you had to walk on eggshells around your parents?

95. Was mad considered bad in your household?

96. When was a time you were grounded?

97. What was the worst way you were punished?

98. What is one nightmare you remember?

99. Did your parents force you to give a hug or kiss to family members?

100. Were you a fan of being tickled growing up?

101. How often did your parents compliment you?

102. Were you encouraged to have freedom of expression?

103. Did your parents make negative comments about your appearance?

104. Who hurt you the most in childhood?

105. What hurtful words from your parents do you still hear in your head?

Questions about childhood memories

Answering questions about your childhood is a fantastic way to connect with your inner child.

When you have a difficult time answering a question, it might mean you need to do some inner child work with a therapist.

And speaking of your childhood, have you downloaded your free inner child healing workbook yet? 👇

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• 101 Healing Inner Child Affirmations (to Reparent Yourself)
• 70 Healing Inner Child Quotes (to Help Overcome Childhood Trauma)
• 40 Child Abuse Songs (When You Had a Bad Childhood)
• 13 Nostalgic Activities to Reconnect with Your Inner Child
• 107 Toxic Parents Quotes (When Mother and Father Are Abusive AF)
• 22 Powerful Inner Child Healing Meditations (Guided and Unguided)
• 23 Heartbreaking Movies About Childhood Trauma (That are Therapeutic)
• 17 Must-Have Healing Gifts for Your Inner Child
• 11 Ways to Heal Childhood Trauma Spiritually (and Awaken Your Inner Child)
• 23 Inner Child Oracle Cards (for Deep Shadow Work)
• 23 Tarot Decks (for Intense Inner Child Work)

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  • Activity plan, journal, and tests
  • Yoga and meditation videos

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Crystals for Independence

Being codependent can truly stop you from living your authentic life, but using the healing benefits of crystals can help you find independence.

Mixing spiritual tools (like crystals) with practical strategies (like therapy) for overcoming codependency amplifies the effectiveness.

With the self-protection and confidence energies that codependency crystals bring, you’ll have the means to find your confidence and live your life for you.

BENEFITS OF USING CRYSTALS FOR CODEPENDENCY:

Using the healing properties of crystals can make finding your independence that much more doable.

Healing properties of crystals:

⭐ Protects Your Mental Health: Many crystals block negative energies or help diminish them from your emotional body.

⭐ Improves Your Relationships: Certain crystals help open up better communication, so you can demonstrate clear expectations and guidelines for how you want to be treated.

⭐ Increases Your Self-Esteem: Some crystals provide loving and gentle energies that can also help you recognize your worth and value as a person.

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Ways to use crystals:

Depending on who you need to gain independence from, crystals can be used to overcome codependency in so many different ways. ⤵️

⭐ Surrounding Space: Place them around your home, especially on nightstands, window sills, desks, and by electronics. Put them under your pillowcase while you sleep.

⭐ On Your Body: Wear them as a necklace or bracelet, or carry them around with you in your pocket or purse.

⭐ Meditate: Hold them during meditation or hold them when you feel anxious, stressed, or sad.

The main thing to note is to use crystals with intention.

Crystals work best at increasing your self-worth and giving you the confidence to live your life free of codependency when you use them with purpose.

And speaking of healing, have you downloaded your free inner child healing workbook yet?  👇

17 Stones and Crystals for Gaining Independence

Please note: Although crystals have been used to treat the body, mind, and spirit, crystal healing is not meant to replace conventional medicine or therapy. 

1. AMETHYST

Known for its stunning violet hues, Amethyst is a crystal for independence that offers mental clarity and emotional centering.

By enhancing intuition and providing a sense of calm, this purple stone allows us to navigate our journey with confidence and make decisions that align with our true selves.

Amethyst is especially beneficial for people who need to break free from addictive behaviors or thought patterns, because it promotes inner strength and resilience.

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2. CITRINE

Dubbed the “Success Stone,” Citrine is an ideal stone for embarking on a new chapter in life — whether a career change, a move to a new location, or starting a personal project.

With its vibrant yellow to brownish-red shades, Citrine’s energy encourages fullness of life, fresh beginnings, and new pursuits.

Citrine stimulates independence and self-confidence, enabling us to make decisions without peer pressure or influence from external pressures.

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3. BLACK ONYX

Black Onyx is a powerful ally for people seeking to assert their independence.

This stone offers protection and stability, absorbing and transforming negative energy into positive vibrations.

By grounding and centering us Black Onyx encourages wise decision-making, fosters self-discipline, and aids in overcoming feelings of loneliness or insecurity.

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4. ROSE QUARTZ

Rose Quartz is celebrated for its gentle, self-lovin’ energy, which is a crucial aspect for anyone struggling with codependency.

By enhancing feelings of self-worth and compassion, this beautiful stone can help you break the cycle of seeking validation and fulfillment solely through others.

Using Rose Quartz can encourage you to nurture a more balanced relationship with yourself and, by extension, with others.

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5. BLACK OBSIDIAN

A powerful protective stone, Black Obsidian can boost self-empowerment, which is essential in overcoming codependency.

6. CARNELIAN

Carnelian can help push you into choosing therapy, self-help books, and other tools to heal what’s inhibiting you from being independent.

It’s believed to help us take initiative, make decisions, and trust in our abilities.

Additionally, Carnelian is associated with vitality and assertiveness, which can encourage us to pursue their goals with determination and resilience.

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7. TIGER’S EYE

Tiger’s Eye is thought to help independence by enhancing willpower, self-confidence, and inner strength.

This grounding and protective crystal is said to help us overcome fear and self-doubt, which enables us to make decisions and take messy action with greater assurance.

By fostering a sense of self-reliance and determination, Tiger’s Eye provides support when we’re ready to assert our autonomy and embrace our individuality.

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8. HEMATITE

When you lack self-confidence and need to become more independent, reach for Hematite.

This crystal promotes a sense of self-reliance, inner strength, and resilience.

Hematite is a powerhouse for providing support for those seeking to assert their boundaries and make decisions with clarity and conviction.

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9. SUNSTONE

Sunstone is believed to support independence by promoting self-empowerment, confidence, and vitality.

It’s thought to help us embrace our unique abilities and talents, which fosters a strong sense of self-worth and assertiveness.

By encouraging a positive mindset and a strong connection to our inner strength, Sunstone is believed to help us overcome obstacles and embrace our independence with courage and resilience.

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10. RED JASPER

Red Jasper is thought to serve as a stabilizing force, helping us to confront and release deep-seated fears and insecurities that may contribute to codependent behaviors.

This vibrant gemstone is believed to promote a healthy sense of independence by encouraging self-trust and the courage to assert our needs and desires.

Over time, the consistent influence of Red Jasper may aid in fostering a healthier, more balanced approach to relationships filled with mutual respect and individual autonomy.

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11. PYRITE

Pyrite is believed to promote self-awareness, confidence, and the strength to prioritize personal needs and desires.

This “Fool’s Gold” stone encourages you to develop a stronger sense of self and the empowerment to establish healthier relationships.

When grappling with codependency, Pyrite can give you the courage to set boundaries, communicate effectively, and make decisions that prioritize your well-being.

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12. AVENTURINE

Aventurine aids in emotional healing and well-being, which are crucial when navigating the challenges of codependent relationships.

Its connection to the heart chakra means it can give us the courage to establish boundaries and seek personal fulfillment outside of our relationships.

Aventurine can also fill us with an abundance of self-love, confidence, and the courage to make positive changes.

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More heart chakra crystals:

👉 21 Heart Chakra Crystals (for Building Empathy and Trust)

13. CLEAR QUARTZ

Known as the “master healer”, Clear Quartz is believed to amplify energy and thought, as well as the effect of other crystals.

By helping to clear the mind, this crystal enables us to better understand our desires, goals, and the steps needed to achieve them. 

Whether emotional, financial, or spiritual, Clear Quartz can serve as a supportive ally on our journey toward independence.

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14. LABRADORITE

The captivating Labradorite is said to balance and protect the aura, raise consciousness, and ground spiritual energies.

Its energy is believed to strengthen our sense of self and encourage the independence and self-awareness necessary to establish healthier relationships.

By enhancing intuition and providing insight into your true path, Labradorite can help us recognize and break free from the cycle of codependency, fostering a sense of personal empowerment.

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15. GARNET

With its deep red hue and lustrous glow, Garnet has been a symbol of power and protection throughout history. 

This crystal is believed to energize its wearers, filling us with the confidence, passion, and courage to be true to ourselves

By providing a sense of safety, Garnet enables us to pursue our path without fear, which fosters a spirit of self-reliance and independence.

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16. LAPIS LAZULI

Lapis Lazuli is a wonderful aid for dispelling negative emotions and thoughts and bringing total harmony.

Its healing properties also help with self-expression, self-confidence, and creativity.

This makes Lapis Lazuli an outstanding crystal for gaining independence and allowing you to boldly speak your boundaries.

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More throat chakra crystals:

👉 21 Throat Chakra Crystals (for Better Communication & Self-Expression)

17. BLUE LACE AGATE

Blue Lace Agate offers confidence as you articulate your thoughts during difficult conversations.

When you carry this stone, you will feel like you can break free from the codependency holding you back.

Don’t forget to keep some Blue Lace Agate with you when you need to speak your truest wants, needs, and desires.

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Caring For Your Stones for Independence

All the stress and negativity that are released from your body or environment are absorbed into the crystals.

This means, to keep your codependency crystals in their optimum form, it’s important to cleanse and charge your crystals on a regular basis.

(I usually do this at least every new and full moon.)

Cleansing:

🧹 Soak in water (some crystals will disintegrate in water, like Selenite)
🧹 Smoke cleansing
🧹 Bury them in the earth, soil, or clay
🧹 Sound frequencies

You can also cleanse your crystals in the same ways I cleanse my tarot decks.

Charging:

⚡ Place in sunlight
⚡ Place in moonlight
⚡ Meditate

You can learn more about cleansing and charging your crystals in Crystals for Beginners.

Here’s a recap of the best crystals for independence:

⭐ Amethyst
⭐ Citrine
⭐ Black Onyx 
⭐ Rose Quartz
⭐ Black Obsidian
⭐ Carnelian
⭐ Tiger’s Eye
⭐ Hematite
⭐ Sunstone
⭐ Red Jasper 
⭐ Pyrite
⭐ Aventurine
⭐ Clear Quartz
⭐ Labradorite
⭐ Garnet 
⭐ Lapis Lazuli
⭐ Blue Lace Agate

Which crystals for gaining independence are you most eager to try?

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• 21 Third Eye Chakra Crystals (for Elevating Intuition & Psychic Abilities)
• 21 Crown Chakra Crystals (for Heightened Spirituality and Consciousness)
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• 12 Powerful Crystals for Self-Love and Confidence
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• Yoga and meditation videos

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Really pay attention to the lyrics of these pop, rap, rock, and country songs, so you can learn to live your life to the fullest.

54 Songs About Growing Up

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POP SONGS ABOUT GROWING UP

1. “Graduation (Friends Forever)” by Vitamin C

The ultimate song about growing up, “Graduation” reminds you that you have your whole life ahead of you after high school.

Relatable lyrics:

And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives
Where we’re gonna be when we turn twenty-five
I keep thinking times will never change
Keep on thinking things will always be the same

2. “Kids” by MGMT

Most often not, being a “Kid‘ means you get to be carefree — if only for a little while.

Relatable lyrics:

You were a child crawlin’ on your knees toward it
Makin’ Mama so proud, but your voice is too loud
We like to watch you laughin’
You pick the insects off plants,
No time to think of consequences

Honor your inner child:

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3. “7 Years” by Lukas Graham

“7 Years” is an emotional song about taking your parent’s advice of living your life to the fullest.

Relatable lyrics:

Once, I was twenty years old, my story got told
I was writing ’bout everything I saw before me
Once, I was twenty years old

4. “Here’s to Never Growing Up” by Avril Lavigne

“Here’s to Never Growing Up” is about teens and young adults who want to be able to do things that adults do (like drinking and partying) but never having to deal with the consequences.

Relatable lyrics:

Singing, “Here’s to never growing up”
We’ll be runnin’ down the street yelling, “Kiss my ass”
I’m like, “Yeah, whatever, we’re still living like that” (Like that)

5. “17” by Youth Lagoon

When you need a reminder to honor your inner child and listen to what it’s telling you, play “17“.

Relatable lyrics:

When I was seventeen
My mother said to me
“Don’t stop imagining.
The day that you do is the day that you die.”

6. “Patience” by Tame Impala

Our life is made up of seasons, and “Patience” offers that even though it might not seem like it, things can turn around as we grow older.

Relatable lyrics:

Just growin’ up in stages
(Lay down, low down)
Livin’ life in phases
Another season changes
And still, my days are shapeless

7. “Kids in America” by Kim Wilde

If you love the music scene, “Kids in America” inspires you to keep your youth alive with the music you listen to.

Relatable lyrics:

We’re the kids in America (Woah)
We’re the kids in America (Woah)
Everybody live for the music-go-round

8. “Don’t You Worry Child” by Swedish House Mafia ft. John Martin

“Don’t You Worry Child” tells the story of how, sometimes, our childhood was not what it seemed.

Relatable lyrics:

There was a time I used to look into my father’s eyes
In a happy home, I was a king, I had a golden throne
Those days are gone, now the memory’s on the wall
I hear the songs from the places where I was born

9. “Dancing Queen” by Abba

“Dancing Queen” is hands down one of the most iconic songs about dancing to ever be made, and it’s all about letting yourself feel free at seventeen.

Relatable lyrics:

You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet,
Only seventeen

Have you hear these self-love songs?

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10. “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman” by Britney Spears

The legendary Britney Spears sings about the awkward stage from being a girl to feeling like an adult in “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman“.

Relatable lyrics:

I’m not a girl
Not yet a woman
All I need is time, a moment that is mine
While I’m in between
I’m not a girl

11. “We Are Young” by Fun ft. Janelle Monáe

If you want to forget your responsibilities of adulthood for a while, “We Are Young” will be your anthem.

Relatable lyrics:

Tonight
We are young
So let’s set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun

More ways to connect with your younger self:

👉 13 Nostalgic Activities to Reconnect with Your Inner Child

12. “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson

“Breakaway” provides comfort as you break away from your childhood home and enter the “real world”.

Relatable lyrics:

I’ll spread my wings and I’ll learn how to fly
I’ll do what it takes ’til I touch the sky
And I’ll make a wish
Take a chance, take a change
And break away

13. “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper

Life should be more than just the rise and grind of work, and “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” inspires you to let loose.

Relatable lyrics:

That’s all they really want
Some fun
When the working day is done
Oh, girls—they wanna have fun

More ways to have fun:

👉 33 Sentimental Toys for Your Inner Child (for 90s Babies)

14. “18” by 5 Seconds of Summer

At times a little inappropriate, “18” is all about looking forward to exploring your sexuality.

Relatable lyrics:

You got me waiting in a queue
For a bar I can’t get into
I’m not old enough for you
I’m just waiting ’til I’m eighteen

15. “Young” by The Chainsmokers

First loves are intense and feel like they’ll always be your last love, but “Young” looks at the harsh reality of most relationships.

Relatable lyrics:

We were so young when
We thought that we knew how to love
Fought about anything,
Everything led to dysfunction

16. “Teenage Mind” by Tate McRae

Teenagers often think they know everything, and “Teenage Mind” reminds us that we’re always growing and looking for genuine connections.

Relatable lyrics:

Some girls get all done up, lose their face to repair
They attend every party, but it’s taking them nowhere
Some think it’s funny, say they don’t even care
But on the inside they wish they were there

17. “Sixteen” by No Doubt

Even though “Sixteen” year olds are still very young, they’re allowed to have a valid opinion, wants, and needs.

Relatable lyrics:

Now you’re finally sixteen
And you’re feelin’ old
But they, they won’t believe
That you got a soul

18. “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” by The Sound of Music

“Sixteen Going On Seventeen” encourages teenagers to not have being in a relationship as the end goal.

Relatable lyrics:

You are sixteen going on seventeen
Baby, it’s time to think
Better beware, be canny and careful
Baby, you’re on the brink

Coming-of-age movie recommendations:

👉 27 Movies About Childhood Friends (Filled with Nostalgia)

ROCK SONGS ABOUT GROWING UP

19. “Forever Young” by Youth Group

If you’re a fan of The O.C., then “Forever Young” probably fills you with happy, sad, and nostalgic feelings.

Relatable lyrics:

Let us die young or let us live forever
We don’t have the power but we never say never
Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
The music’s for the sad men

More TV show recommendations:

👉 28 Coming-of-Age TV Shows (Bursting with 90s and 2000s Nostalgia)

20. “Dammit” by Blink-182

Sometimes we lose track of our responsibilities in a relationship, but “Dammit” encourages us to step up to the plate.

Relatable lyrics:

But everybody’s gone,
And I’ve been here for too long
To face this on my own,
Well, I guess this is growing up

21. “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen

“Glory Days” sings about reminiscing on the wonderful, good ol’ days.

Relatable lyrics:

Well, there’s a girl that lives up the block
Back in school, she could turn all the boys’ heads
Sometimes on a Friday, I’ll stop by and have a few drinks
After she put her kids to bed

22. “I’m Just A Kid” by Simple Plan

Sadly, we can sometimes feel like we’re wasting our youth away, and “I’m Just A Kid” encaptures this feeling.

Relatable lyrics:

I’m just a kid and life is a nightmare
I’m just a kid, I know that it’s not fair
Nobody cares, ’cause I’m alone and the world is
Having more fun than me
Tonight

23. “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day

Life is filled with highs and lows, and “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” stresses that you make the most of it.

Relatable lyrics:

So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial
For what it’s worth it was worth all the while

24. “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up” by The Ramones

“I Don’t Wanna Grow Up” is all about not wanting to live the standard life that we’re led to believe.

Relatable lyrics:

When I see the 5 o’clock news
I don’t wanna grow up
Comb their hair and shine their shoes
I don’t wanna grow up

25. “Teenagers” by My Chemical Romance

If you grew up feeling like you don’t fit into the crowd, “Teenagers” will give you the boost to live your authentic life.

Relatable lyrics:

They said “All teenagers scare the living shit out of me
They could care less as long as someone’ll bleed”
So, darken your clothes or strike a violent pose
Maybe they’ll leave you alone, but not me

Movies about bullying:

👉 28 Best Movies About Bullying (for Teens, Kids, and Adults!)

26. “Ocean Avenue” by Yellowcard

“Ocean Avenue” relives the fun, carefree times of being a teenager in love.

Relatable lyrics:

There’s a place off Ocean Avenue
Where I used to sit and talk with you
We were both 16 and it felt so right
Sleeping all day, staying up all night

27. “We’re Going To Be Friends” by The White Stripes

Your first days of high school were super memorable, and “We’re Going to Be Friends” reminisces on this.

Relatable lyrics:

Fall is here, hear the yell
Back to school, ring the bell
Brand new shoes, walking blues
Climb the fence, books and pens
I can tell that we are gonna be friends

28. “High School Never Ends” by Bowling For Soup

Even as we get older, “High School Never Ends” reminds us that we’re all a little immature at times.

Relatable lyrics:

Then when you graduate
Ya take a look around and you say, “Hey, wait!
This is the same as where I just came from
I thought it was over! Aw, that’s just great”

29. “West Coast” by FIDLAR

When you want more out of life than the 9 to 5, “West Coast” motivates you to go after more in life.

Relatable lyrics:

I’m growing up but nothing’s changing
I’m so sick of this stupid place
It’s so suburban and so boring
I should try and get a life

30. “100 Years” by Five For Fighting

I remember thinking how cheesy (and almost annoying) “100 Years” was growing up, but now it makes me super emotional.

Relatable lyrics:

I’m fifteen for a moment
Caught in between ten and twenty
And I’m just dreaming
Counting the ways to where you are

And now that I’m in my 30s, I realize just how fast life flies by.

31. “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus

“Teenage Dirtbag” is all about having a teenage crush who you think is above you.

Relatable lyrics:

‘Cause I’m just a teenage dirtbag, baby
Yeah, I’m just a teenage dirtbag, baby
Listen to Iron Maiden, baby, with me, ooh

32. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana

Having sex for the first time can be a (somewhat) scary experience, and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” expresses that that’s normal.

Relatable lyrics:

Load up on guns, bring your friends
It’s fun to lose and to pretend
She’s over-bored and self-assured
Oh no, I know a dirty word

33. “Forever Young” by Rod Stewart

Trying new things on a regular basis can help you stay “Forever Young“.

Relatable lyrics:

Be courageous and be brave
And in my heart, you’ll always stay
Forever young, forever young
Forever young, forever young

34. “When You Were Young” by The Killers

Starting a new relationship can cause you to feel the same butterflies you used to feel “When You Were Young“.

Relatable lyrics:

And sometimes you close your eyes
And see the place where you used to live
When you were young

35. “When I Grow Up” by Garbage

Growing up doesn’t automatically make you more mature, and “When I Grow Up” speaks about living out your youth well into adulthood.

Relatable lyrics:

When I grow up,
I’ll be stable
When I grow up,
I’ll turn the tables

36. “Teenage Kicks” by The Undertones

“Teenage Kicks” looks back at the lust and raging hormones we often felt as a teenager.

Relatable lyrics:

Are teenage dreams so hard to beat
Every time she walks down the street
Another girl in the neighborhood
Wish she was mine, she looks so good

37. “Our Lives” by The Calling

“Our Lives” warns you to live your life to the absolute fullest, because memories fill our lives with the best times.

Relatable lyrics:

Cause these are the days worth living
These are the years we’re given
And these are the moments
These are the times
Let’s make the best out of our lives

38. “Vienna” by Billy Joel

“Vienna” is one of those songs about growing up that speaks to your soul.

Relatable lyrics:

Slow down, you crazy child
And take the phone off the hook and disappear for a while
It’s all right, you can afford to lose a day or two, ooh
When will you realize Vienna waits for you?

39. “Only The Young” by Journey

When you’re younger, you get to be more carefree, and “Only The Young” insists that us adults should feel that freedom as well.

Relatable lyrics:

Only the young can say
They’re free to fly away
Sharing the same desires
Burnin’ like wildfire

40. “The Kids Aren’t Alright” by The Offspring

As “The Kids Aren’t Alright” expresses, kids usually feel like anything’s possible before the real world sinks in.

Relatable lyrics:

When we were young the future was so bright (Whoa)
The old neighborhood was so alive (Whoa)
And every kid on the whole damn street (Whoa)
Was gonna make it big and not be beat

41. “Fat Lip” by Sum 41

“Fat Lip” is all about going against the grain and being the opposite of society’s expectations.

Relatable lyrics:

I know I’m not the one you thought you knew back in high school
Never going, never showing up when we had to
Attention that we crave, don’t tell us to behave
I’m sick of always hearing “act your age”

42. “18 And Life” by Skid Row

Living through childhood trauma causes you to grow up fast, and “18 And Life” prefaces this.

Relatable lyrics:

Ricky was a young boy, he had a heart of stone
Lived nine to five and worked his fingers to the bone
Just barely out of school, came from the edge of town
Fought like a switchblade so no one could take him down

More songs about childhood trauma:

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43. “I’m Eighteen” by Alice Cooper

Society expects us to be fully grown when “I’m Eighteen“, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Relatable lyrics:

Cause I’m eighteen
I get confused every day
Eighteen, I just don’t know what to say
Eighteen, I gotta get away

44. “My Generation” by The Who

“My Generation” talks about how older generations can be quite judgmental towards younger generations.

Relatable lyrics:

People try to put us down (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
Just because we get around (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
Things they do look awful cold (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
I hope I die before I get old (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)

45. “Smokin’ In The Boy’s Room” by Mötley Crüe

As the name implies, “Smokin’ In The Boy’s Room” is about being a rebel and smoking in the bathroom at school.

Relatable lyrics:

Sittin’ in the classroom thinkin’ it’s a drag
Listening to the teacher rap-just ain’t my bag
When two bells ring you know it’s my cue
Gonna meet the boys on floor number 2

RAP SONGS ABOUT GROWING UP

46.  “8Teen” by Khalid

“8Teen” showcases what it’s like to fall in love for the first time while having strict parents.

Relatable lyrics:

Because I’m eighteen
And I still live with my parents
Yeah they’re not like yours
Well yours are more understanding

47. “Same Drugs” by Chance The Rapper

With references to Peter Pan, “Same Drugs” mentions growing up and becoming dependent on drugs.

Relatable lyrics:

When did you change?
Wendy, you’ve aged
I thought you’d never grow up
I thought you’d never

48. “When I Grow Up” by NF

Sometimes you can’t help but think “When I Grow Up“, because you can go and live out your wildest dreams.

Relatable lyrics:

Yeah, when I grow up, you know what I wanna be?
Take a seat, let me tell you my ridiculous dreams
I wanna rap—yeah, I know it’s hard to believe
And I can tell you’re already thinkin’ I will never succeed

49. “Growing Up” by Macklemore and Ed Sheeran

If you’re a parent, you’ll relate to the message “Growing Up” provides: you’re doing the best you can.

Relatable lyrics:

Sometimes I don’t know who I am
Sometimes I question why I’m here
I just wanna be a good dad
Will I be? I have no idea

50. “Young, Dumb & Broke” by Khalid

“Young, Dumb & Broke” offers a glimpse into high school relationships and how they can be filled with fun and love.

Relatable lyrics:

I’m so high at the moment
I’m so caught up in this
Yeah, we’re just young, dumb and broke
But we still got love to give

COUNTRY SONGS ABOUT GROWING UP

51. “Fifteen” by Taylor Swift

When we’re “Fifteen“, we feel like we’ve got the whole world figured out, but life is about not thinking too far into the future.

Relatable lyrics:

‘Cause when you’re fifteen
And somebody tells you they love you
You’re gonna believe them
And when you’re fifteen
Feeling like there’s nothing to figure out

52. “Ready, Set, Don’t Go” by Billy Ray Cyrus feat. Miley Cyrus

“Ready, Set, Don’t Go” is about watching your kid grow up and chase their dream and you supporting them — even when it hurts to let them go.

Relatable lyrics:

I’m at the startin’ line of the rest of my life
As ready as I’ve ever been
Got the hunger and the stars in my eyes
The prize is mine to win

53. “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac

“Landslide” expresses how scary it can be to get older and have things change.

Relatable lyrics:

Well, I’ve been afraid of changin’
‘Cause I’ve built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I’m getting older too

54. “Never Grow Up” by Taylor Swift

When you’re a kid, life can seem so simple, and “Never Grow Up” encourages you to keep that youthful innocence.

Relatable lyrics:

Oh darling, don’t you ever grow up
Don’t you ever grow up, just stay this little
Oh darling, don’t you ever grow up
Don’t you ever grow up, it could stay this simple

Have fun with your inner child:

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Best songs about growing up

The 54 songs about growing up featured above showcase what it’s like to get older in the fun, memorable, and even emotional lyrics.

Life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and you’re never too old to honor your inner child.

💾 Bookmark this page for the best songs with lyrics about growing up.

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Discover books, games, and arts and crafts projects to allow your hurt inner child to play, laugh, and feel inspired.

Inner Child Subscription Boxes

1. UNICORN FUN BOX

Geared towards tweens, Unicorn Fun Box will magically help your inner child soar.

What’s Inside:

⭐ Unicorn themed

⭐ Two size options (box and pouch)

⭐ Kids and teens box options

⭐ 4 to 9 gifts included

⭐ A 6-month storybook collective (1 new insert per month)

Price for the box starts at $31.66 / month

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2. GODDESS PROVISIONS

I’ve been subscribed on and off to Goddess Provisions for 3 years, and I’ve loved every box I’ve received.

What’s Inside:

⭐ Crystals, aromatherapy, beauty, snacks, tools for spiritual growth

⭐ 5 to 7 full-size products in each box

⭐ 100% vegan and cruelty-free

⭐ Typical box value $80-$100

⭐ Free U.S. shipping

Price for the box starts at $33.33 / month

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3. THE POSITIVITY BOX

To add more positivity and encouragement to your inner child healing journey, gift yourself The Positivity Box.

What’s Inside:

⭐ Bracelets, charms, magnets, stickers, postcards, and more

⭐ #1 self-care positivity kit

⭐ Quotes and positive affirmations

⭐ Free U.S. shipping

Price for the box starts at $29.99 / month

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More positive affirmations:

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4. THERABOX

TheraBox is a monthly box curated by therapists to help reduce your stress and increase your self-worth and happiness.

What’s Inside:

⭐ 1 therapeutic activity, plus 6 to 8 self-care goodies

⭐ Aromatherapy, natural bath, body, and skincare products, and other wellness items

⭐ Over $120 retail value in every box

⭐ Ships worldwide

Plans start as low as $34.99 / month

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5. FINDERS SEEKERS JUNIOR EXPLORERS

For a fun adventure subscription box, Finders Seekers Junior Explorers helps you explore the world while solving puzzles, discovering natural wonders, and making works of art.

What’s Inside:

⭐ A fun four-day itinerary outlining abundant activities

⭐ 5 disciplines in S.T.E.A.M. 

⭐ Puzzles and art

⭐ #1 rated mystery game on Cratejoy

⭐ New theme each month

Plans as low as $25.00 / month

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6. FINDERS SEEKERS MYSTERIES

If Finders Seekers Junior Explorers seems too kiddish for you, go for the thrilling Finders Seekers Mysteries box instead.

What’s Inside:

⭐ Thrilling mystery game

⭐ No sensationalized murder or violence

⭐ Puzzles and adventure

⭐ New city and culture every month

⭐ Facebook community group

Plans as low as $26.40 / month

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6. THE ODDBALL CLUB

With The Oddball Club, you’ll receive a box filled with quirky and unique items that will be sure to bring a smile to your face.

What’s Inside:

⭐ Art pieces, funky accessories, candy, and more

⭐ 4 to 8 gifts each month

⭐ Celebrates individuality

⭐ Lots of nostalgia

Plans as low as $35.00 / month

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7. CHAKRA ASTROLOGY BOX

Using spiritual healing to honor your inner child, Chakra Astrology Box is a monthly subscription of reiki-infused items to guide you with the astrological energy of the month.

What’s Inside:

⭐ Essential oils, aromatherapy, crystals, gemstone jewelry, herbal teas, and spiritual tools

⭐ 7 to 9 vegan and cruelty-free Items

⭐ $88 to $100 retail value

⭐ Curated digital download of meditation music

⭐ Ships worldwide from the United States

Plans as low as $40.00 / month

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8. ESCAPE THE CRATE

Escape the Crate ships an escape room game straight to your front door each month.

⭐ Full of puzzles, mysteries, and adventures

⭐ Filled with envelopes, glossy papers, and props

⭐ Takes 2-3 hours to complete

⭐ Online audio/visual elements

⭐ Play solo or in a small group

Plans as low as $26.50 / month

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9. IMAGINATION BOX (Ages 0-13)

Imagination Box is a monthly subscription box by Owl Post Books.

⭐ 3 age-appropriate books, a seasonal craft, and an interactive box

⭐ Curated for ages 0-3, 4-7, 8-10, and 11-13

⭐ Mini box and full-size options

⭐ Can customize subscription

Plans as low as $16.99 / month

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Have you seen these childhood friendship movies?

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10. YOUNG ADULT IMAGINATION BOX

Another box offered by Owl Post Books, the Young Adult Fantasy Imagination Box is for 14 years old and up.

⭐ 3 brand new YA fantasy books

⭐ Can customize subscription

⭐ Mini box and full-size options

⭐ Free shipping

Plans as low as $16.99 / month

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11. SOCK PANDA

For fun sock lovers, subscribe to the Sock Panda monthly box.

⭐ 1 to 2 pairs each month

⭐ Original and unique designs

⭐ Wild & Crazy: animals, cartoons, and nostalgic images

⭐ Patterns & Prints: fun images, patterns, and shapes

⭐ With each purchase, the Sock Panda donates socks to someone in need

Plans as low as $11.50 / month

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12. THE ADULTS & CRAFTS CRATE

The Adults & Crafts Crate helps your inner child create trendy craft projects.

What’s Inside:

⭐ Tools, materials, accessories, and instructions

⭐ Unique craft each month

⭐ Seen on the Today Show, Buzzfeed, USAToday

⭐ Get 2 subscriptions for date night

Plans as low as $32.00 / month

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Best Monthly Inner Child Subscription Boxes

My personal favorite is Goddess Provisions, but I would love to try the Finders Seekers Mysteries, Escape the Crate, and Young Adult Fantasy Imagination Box boxes.

Need a recap on the other best month boxes to heal your inner child?

• Unicorn Fun Box 
• Goddess Provisions
• The Positivity Box
• TheraBox
• Finders Seekers Junior Explorers
• Finders Seekers Mysteries
• The Oddball Club
• Chakra Astrology Box
• Escape the Crate
• Imagination Box 
• Young Adult Fantasy Imagination Box
• Sock Panda
• The Adults & Crafts Crate

💾 Bookmark this page for the best monthly boxes for your inner child.

More inner child healing posts:

• 17 Magical Crystals for Healing Childhood Trauma (and Emotional Pain)
• 101 Healing Inner Child Affirmations (to Reparent Yourself)
• 70 Healing Inner Child Quotes (to Help Overcome Childhood Trauma)
• 40 Child Abuse Songs (When You Had a Bad Childhood)
• 13 Nostalgic Activities to Reconnect with Your Inner Child
• 107 Toxic Parents Quotes (When Mother and Father Are Abusive AF)
• 22 Powerful Inner Child Healing Meditations (Guided and Unguided)
• 23 Heartbreaking Movies About Childhood Trauma (That are Therapeutic)
• 17 Must-Have Healing Gifts for Your Inner Child
• 11 Ways to Heal Childhood Trauma Spiritually (and Awaken Your Inner Child)
• 23 Inner Child Oracle Cards (for Deep Shadow Work)
• 23 Tarot Decks (for Intense Inner Child Work)

Did you know there’s online therapy?

Online Therapy is a complete online therapy toolbox.

Your therapy toolbox includes:

• • Live video, voice, or text chat session with your therapist
  • 8 easy-to-follow sections, including 25 worksheets
  • Activity plan, journal, and tests
  • Yoga and meditation videos

What I love about Online Therapy is that there are several life-changing options and therapists available, and you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home.

This means you never need to worry before getting help.

👉 Get 20% off your first month with my exclusive link.

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