Our parent support group has become this place where some of us share really vulnerable stuff about our kids' trauma histories and others just complain about normal behavior problems — and it's not feeling safe anymore for the deeper conversations we actually need.
More people experience this than they realize.
A community formed around shared understanding is fragmenting because not everyone grasps the difference between behavioral challenges and trauma responses, leaving those with the deepest needs increasingly isolated.
“Where Are You with Trauma-informed parenting?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.