Periagoge
Scenario

How a child's chronic illness transforms parental love into constant fear

My teenage son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and I lie awake checking his blood sugar, afraid he won't wake up in the morning.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Protective instinct becomes a prison when the threat lives inside the beloved's own body, making love and terror indistinguishable.

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 Grief for lost health — chronic illness 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.

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