Periagoge
Scenario

How to love someone whose needs overwhelm you

My child has special needs and requires constant attention and I love her but sometimes I dream about what life would be like if she was different.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Caregiver exhaustion is generating fantasies that feel like betrayals of unconditional love.

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

“Where Are You with Metta — Buddhist loving-kindness?”

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.