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Scenario

When protection becomes control

My son has been asking to meet his biological father for two years but his father is a violent addict who destroyed our lives, and I do not know if I am protecting my son or controlling him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love and fear intertwine so completely that we can no longer distinguish between keeping someone safe and keeping them from their own choices.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Commitment — what it means and what it costs?”

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.

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