Periagoge
Scenario

When family members try to shield each other from shared trauma

My daughter and I both went through something traumatic last year and we've been trying to protect each other from our own pain, but I think all this careful tiptoeing is making us feel more alone.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The impulse to protect someone you love from additional pain can become a barrier to the connection that might actually help you both heal.

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

“Where Are You with Autonomy and Togetherness?”

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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