My best friend adopted siblings with severe neglect histories and I've been trying to support her but I keep saying the wrong thing or offering help that doesn't fit their specific needs — and I can feel her pulling away from me.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to help someone you love is bumping up against the reality that trauma-informed parenting requires specialized understanding, and good intentions without proper knowledge can feel more isolating than helpful.
“Where Are You with Trauma-informed parenting?”
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.