My adult daughter and I have been trying to repair our relationship after years of barely talking, and we're both making an effort but we keep stepping on landmines from the past that we've never actually discussed — and I can see her shutting down again and I don't know how to navigate this without pushing too hard or not hard enough.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people are trying to create a new relationship while the old hurt is still alive in the room, and neither knows how much of the past needs to be excavated versus left alone.
“Where Are You with Parenting through your own mental health challenges?”
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.