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Scenario

How to love someone whose trauma creates barriers to intimacy

My boyfriend has PTSD and nightmares and I want to comfort him but he pushes me away and I am starting to take his trauma personally.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Trauma can make love feel dangerous, creating rejection where connection is most needed.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Love and disability?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.