How to Heal When Your Family Is Part of the Problem | Therapy for Black Girls | EP 463

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford addresses some of the most challenging family dynamics many Black women face: caregiver guilt, setting boundaries with family, and healing family wounds that shape our present relationships. *FIND A THERAPIST* https://providers.therapyforblackgirl... *JOIN THE COMMUNITY ON PATREON*   / therapyforblackgirls   SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS Got something on your mind? Drop your questions in the comments below or submit them at https://therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox and Dr. Joy may answer them in a future Ask Dr. Joy episode. If you've struggled with how to deal with caregiver guilt, this episode offers essential guidance. Dr. Joy responds to a sister who can no longer care for her mentally ill mother and is considering handling caregiver guilt by allowing her uncle to step in as primary caregiver—even if it means losing an inheritance. Dr. Joy provides compassionate wisdom on caregiver guilt management, reminding us that guilt doesn't indicate we're doing something wrong, especially when our health and dreams are on the line. She shares practical strategies for coping with caregiver guilt and explains why dealing with caregiver guilt requires us to prioritize our wellbeing, even when family expectations tell us otherwise. The episode also explores setting boundaries in family relationships when family members don't understand depression or dismiss your mental health needs. Dr. Joy addresses healing family wounds from childhood while managing resentment toward parents who didn't provide what we needed. She emphasizes that you can manage caregiver guilt while still choosing yourself, and that setting boundaries with family is an act of self-preservation, not selfishness. DISCLAIMER: This episode offers mental health guidance and perspective but is not a replacement or substitute for therapy. For personalized support, we encourage you to visit our Therapist Directory to find a therapist in your area. 00:00 - Welcome to Ask Dr. Joy 00:47 - Q1: My Family Doesn't Believe in Depression — They Tell Me to Just Pray 02:28 - Q2: I Can't Keep Caring for My Mentally Ill Mother — But I Feel So Guilty 05:58 - Q3: How Do I Heal Without Resentment Toward the People Who Raised Me? 06:17 - It's OK to Feel Resentful — Here's Why 09:14 - Find a Therapist + Submit Your Question for a Future Episode *WATCH MORE FROM THE PODCAST* Cutting off Family: When It's Necessary & How to Heal | Therapy for Black Girls | EP 462:    • Cutting off Family: When It's Necessary & ...   About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Stay Connected Join us in over on Patreon at   / therapyforblackgirls   where we’re building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​ Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop Make sure to follow us on social media:   / therapyforblackgirls