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Scenario

Whether to respect your child's wishes about their abusive relationship

I caught my teenage daughter's boyfriend hitting her and when I confronted her about it she begged me not to tell anyone and said it would make things worse.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're torn between respecting your child's autonomy and your instinct to protect them from harm.

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

“Where Are You with Speaking truth to power?”

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.