Why Adult Sibling Relationships Can Feel So Hard—and How Therapy Can Help
Many adults come to therapy feeling confused about how deeply their sibling relationships still affect them. They may say things like, “We’re adults now—why does this still hurt?” or “I thought I was past this.”
The truth is, sibling relationships are rarely just about the present moment. They are layered with history, roles, expectations, and emotional memories that formed long before we had language or choice.
