My roommate is obsessed with fire safety to the point where she won't let me light candles, use the fireplace, or even leave my laptop charging overnight. I understand being cautious but it feels like she's trying to control how I live in my own space, and we've never actually talked about why she's so afraid or how we can find a middle ground that works for both of us.
More people experience this than they realize.
One person's trauma-driven need for safety is colliding with another's desire for normal domestic comfort, creating resentment on both sides.
“Where Are You with Fire and human relationship to it?”
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.