My 8-year-old has started hiding food in his room and I know it's because I went through a period where I was barely feeding us when my depression was bad and now I don't know how to undo that damage.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent recognizes their child's survival behaviors stem from their own past inability to provide consistent care during 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.