Sometimes I catch myself in the mirror and see my child self's eyes and I want to tell her she can rest now, but I do not think either of us believes it yet.
More people experience this than they realize.
Early betrayals of safety create such deep wariness that even genuine security cannot penetrate the protective armor of mistrust.
“Where Are You with Grief for lost childhood?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.