My parents were abusive and I'm terrified I'll repeat their patterns but I also don't want their damage to prevent me from having kids.
More people experience this than they realize.
Intergenerational trauma creates complex calculations about whether parental desire outweighs risk of perpetuating harm.
“Where Are You with Parental identity — becoming and losing?”
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.