My partner has never seen the way my mom gets when she's angry — the silent treatment that can last for weeks — and now that we're getting married she wants to understand why I get so anxious about family visits. I want her to get it but I also don't want her to see my mom that way.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're caught between protecting your partner from your family's dysfunction and needing them to understand the emotional weight you carry.
“Where Are You with The relationship with your own parents?”
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.