My teenage daughter and I used to talk about everything but now every conversation ends in a fight or silence, and I can see she wants connection too but neither of us knows how to bridge this gap. We're both stubborn and both hurting.
More people experience this than they realize.
The very intensity of love between parent and child can create a dance of approach and retreat that leaves both hearts lonely.
“Where Are You with Grief and mental health — when grief becomes depression?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.