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.
The impulse to protect someone you love from additional pain can become a barrier to the connection that might actually help you both heal.
“Where Are You with Autonomy and Togetherness?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.