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?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.