Periagoge
Scenario

When parental protection becomes vengeful gatekeeping

My daughter wants a relationship with her father who abandoned us, and I cannot tell if I am protecting her or punishing him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The line between safeguarding a child and wielding them as an instrument of justice often blurs beyond recognition.

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 Justice and forgiveness — the tension?”

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.

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