Who Are You? · Parenting Adult Children Today

Who Are You?

The question "Who are you?" seems like a simple question. Most people answer it by telling people what they do: "I am a parent, I am a teacher, I am a sibling, etc.". We identify ourselves by the roles we live, not who we are as a person.

Thus, if I ask you "Who are you?", what would your answer be? How would I know you by the response you give to that question?

What is most alarming to people when I ask that question is they have not considered that question in the way I am asking it and often have to think about it for awhile before they respond. I never want anyone to feel bad because they don't have a quick response. I simply want people to appreciate all they are and embrace the fullness of their qualities, gifts, strengths, needs, and abilities.

So tell me: Who are you?

(This exercise will also help you work through the letter P in the P.A.R.E.N.T. Method.)

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