You might feel like:
There’s one version of you…
and then there’s the version your family sees.
And they’re not the same.
This is for you if…
- You act differently around your family
- You hide parts of yourself
- You feel like they don’t fully “know” you
- You feel drained after family interactions
The split
You might:
- think one way
- feel another
- act a completely different way
And over time, it can feel like:
“Which one is actually me?”
Why this happens
Because at some point, you learned:
“It’s safer to be this version of myself here.”
Especially in environments where:
- certain emotions weren’t accepted
- certain choices weren’t supported
This often connects to:
- emotional neglect
- fear of conflict
- pressure to meet expectations
The long-term impact
You might feel:
- disconnected from yourself
- unsure of your identity
- exhausted from constantly switching
If this resonates
There’s nothing wrong with you.
You adapted.
If you’re navigating this
Therapy can help you:
- integrate different parts of yourself
- feel more authentic
- reduce the pressure to “perform”
Use this link to schedule your free 15 minute consult.
https://aws-portal.owlpractice.ca/krishnavora/booking
Krishna Vora Therapy 
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