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Scenario

How to talk to your child about your mental health struggles

I have severe anxiety and my 8-year-old has started asking me why I cry in the bathroom and I do not know how much to tell her about what is happening in my head.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The protective instinct to shield children from adult pain collides with their need for honest connection and understanding.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting through your own mental health challenges?”

Peri

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.