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Scenario

Why a child's pain can feel like evidence of parental failure

My teenage son told me he's been cutting himself and I feel like I've failed him as a mother even though I know that's not rational.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love makes us feel responsible for suffering we cannot control or fully understand.

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

“Where Are You with Love of humanity across traditions?”

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.