How I’m Dropping the Dysfunctional Family Role of “Lost Child” (Even Though I Sometimes Fall Back Into Bad Habits)

Stop making yourself invisible

Nowadays Blob vs. Lost Child Blob — illustration made by the author in Procreate

If you grew up in dysfunction, lucky you! (sarcasm intended)

You were likely assigned roles beyond the only one you should have gotten, which is: being a kid and exploring the world through play.