I haven't spoken to my estranged father in five years and he just reached out saying he wants to reconcile but I don't trust his motives and I'm afraid of being disappointed again.
More people experience this than they realize.
Hope and self-protection live in constant tension when someone who has caused harm extends the possibility of repair.
“Where Are You with Emotional Availability?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.