Perfectionism doesn’t just appear out of nowhere—it often starts in childhood, especially in families where love, safety, or attention felt conditional. In this post, we unpack four common ways family dynamics quietly shape how perfectionism takes hold.

Perfectionism isn’t always about being your best—it’s often about staying safe. Especially for children of immigrants, first-gen teens, and high-achievers, perfectionism can start as a survival strategy shaped by family dynamics, emotional insecurity, and the need to earn love through performance. In this blog, we unpack the deeper roots of perfectionism and why healing starts with unlearning survival mode.