My brother came home from deployment different and our whole family has reorganized around his PTSD — we all know the triggers to avoid and the signs to watch for but none of us talk about how hard this is on everyone. We love him and want him to heal but we're all quietly struggling with how much space his trauma takes up.
More people experience this than they realize.
Families can become so focused on protecting the traumatized member that they lose permission to acknowledge their own needs.
“Where Are You with Love and trauma — loving someone with a difficult past?”
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.