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Have you ever done exactly what someone asked of you, only to be met with a brand-new expectation you didn’t even know existed? I’m often reminded of how frequently this dynamic shows up in therapy sessions, especially for people raised in enmeshed or chaotic families. Many clients experience this pattern without having the words for it. It’s just “how things work,” even when it feels confusing or exhausting. One client, in particular, was deeply engaged in the process of bui