I grew up with my aunt as my mother figure and now she is criticizing how I raise my own children and it hurts more than if my biological mother said it.
More people experience this than they realize.
The deepest wounds come from those whose approval we most desperately seek, especially when roles and relationships transcend biology.
“Where Are You with African communal parenting traditions?”
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.