I was sexually abused and my 5-year-old daughter is so physically affectionate but sometimes her hugs feel overwhelming and I pull away and I can see it hurts her feelings.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent's body holds trauma responses that interfere with natural physical bonding, creating distance despite deep love for their child.
“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.