In my last article, I talked about ego defense mechanisms, and how these can play out with siblings that exhibit these primitive and neurotic strategies. As we’ve seen, these are unhealthy expressions of the ego, which leave us hurt or bewildered. Here, we’ll be looking at what mature defense mechanisms can look like, and howContinue reading “Mature Defense Mechanisms and Sibling Estrangement”
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Breaking the Cycle of Self-Erasing in Sibling Relationships
Sibling estrangement brings with it different challenges and adversities. Some of these force us to adapt, grow, and become better versions of ourselves, amidst the experiences that come with either being estranged or in having to take a step back. But what if meeting the challenge involves becoming blind to ourselves? In this article, weContinue reading “Breaking the Cycle of Self-Erasing in Sibling Relationships”
Sibling Estrangement 