I was sexually abused as a child and I'm terrified to leave my 7-year-old daughter with anyone overnight including my own mother who I trust but my fear is making my daughter afraid of the world.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent's warranted fear based on personal experience becomes limiting when it prevents their child from developing normal trust and independence.
“Where Are You with Trauma-informed parenting?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.