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?”
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.