Have You Emotionally Launched From Your Parents Quiz

We all grow up physically, but not everyone grows up emotionally. Do you know if you are still tied to old patterns with your parents—or if you’ve stepped fully into your independent adult self? Take The Have You Emotionally Launched From Your Parents Quiz!!

Have You Emotionally Launched From Your Parents Quiz

👉 Answer YES or NO to each question:

Do you feel guilty every time you say no to your parents?
Do you hide parts of your life (relationships, choices, opinions) to avoid conflict?
Do you find it hard to make big decisions without their approval?
Do you feel responsible for their happiness, mood, or well-being?
Do you fear your parents’ disapproval more than your own regret?
In arguments with your parents, do you feel like you’re 12 years old again—angry, powerless, or tearful?
Do you mostly interact with your parents from the role of “the child” rather than as one adult to another?

Have You Emotionally Launched From Your Parents Quiz

The Results

Mostly YES: 🚩 Red flags! You may not have fully launched emotionally. This doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you still carry childhood patterns that hold you back. The good news? You can change this with boundaries, support, and new ways of relating.
Mostly NO: 🎉 You’re on your way! You’ve likely established emotional independence and can relate to your parents as an adult while honoring your own voice.
Mixed: You’ve made progress but may still feel stuck in certain areas. Pay attention to which questions you answered “yes” to—that’s where your growth lies.

💡 Takeaway: Emotional independence doesn’t mean abandoning your parents—it means honoring your own voice while maintaining healthier, more balanced connections.

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CHECK OUT MY NEW RADIO SHOW OVERCOMING FAMILY: Episode 2 is Overcoming Parents and we talk all about the damage caused by enmeshment with parents and what to do