My partner grew up in a home with domestic violence and sometimes when we argue I can see him shut down in ways that scare both of us — we both want to learn how to fight without triggering his trauma responses but we don't know how to practice being safe together.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people are trying to build healthy conflict patterns while honoring the reality of how violence shapes the nervous system.
“Where Are You with Violence in families — understanding and breaking cycles?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.