Periagoge
Scenario

When you recognize your abusive parent in your own behavior

I found myself yelling at my 7-year-old for spilling milk and I sounded exactly like my abusive father and I am terrified I am becoming him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent confronts the horrifying possibility that trauma has programmed them to repeat the very patterns they fled.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Single Parenting?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.