My family has a pattern where my mom's anxiety makes my dad shut down completely, which makes her more anxious, and us kids end up trying to manage both of their nervous systems while our own get completely dysregulated.
More people experience this than they realize.
Multi-generational trauma responses are creating a family system where children become emotional regulators for dysregulated parents, perpetuating cycles of stress and disconnection.
“Where Are You with Stress and the nervous system?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.