The Case of the Missing Parent

Was reading about TA today. The states of being the Parent, Adult and Child. And I realized that I can’t remember when I have ever been a Parent. Except with dealing with small children of course.

My predominant state is definitely Child. A Child looking for her Parent. The Child that goes semi-hysterical, “Don’t run away. Don’t leave me.” Gawrsh. No wonder they all run away. I definitely would too. Feeling responsible for someone else is not a nice way to live.

As for the Adult me. She puts in an appearance once in a while, very infrequently. It’s great when she does, the world seems so much brighter, happier, and easier to deal with.

How do I get her to stay?