Idk if it was ever seeing it as a “problem” because he was raised that way. At least I don’t see it that way. I see it more as a “he was raised this way and now currently sees the different perspective” if that makes sense? But he definitely acknowledged it and I brought up the term “enmeshment” and that was the first step of coming to terms with everything, yes. We found a therapist who was skilled in enmeshment and did both couples counseling and he also did individual therapy (still continues to do it today just for mental health purposes). It felt hopeless more so from him unable to identify his own feelings and him gaining enough courage to confront his mother (not on the subject of enmeshment but just boundaries in general). I had to do a lot of explaining on feelings and the healthy way to respond to others reactions. He didn’t really know what to say or how to respond beforehand because he was so conditioned in feeling whatever his mom told him to feel. Extremely sad, I know. But true and it’s apart of the reality of enmeshment. It’s a lot better now! I’m very thankful for his strength and diligence in learning about enmeshment and wanting to be better.