I have complex PTSD and some days I can barely function but my 8-year-old has started bringing me snacks and asking if I'm okay and I'm horrified that she feels responsible for my mental health.
More people experience this than they realize.
A child's natural empathy has been inappropriately channeled into adult caretaking responsibilities due to their parent's visible mental health struggles.
“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.