I grew up with emotional neglect and I've been in therapy for years but my 11-year-old still says I seem 'far away' and I don't know how to be more present when being present feels so overwhelming.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent's trauma makes emotional intimacy feel dangerous even with their own child, creating distance despite their conscious efforts to connect.
“Where Are You with Trauma-informed parenting?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.