My brother died by suicide when I was 16 and now my 15-year-old son is depressed and I'm paralyzed between giving him space and monitoring him constantly because I can't survive losing him too.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent's grief and terror from previous loss creates desperate hypervigilance that may interfere with their depressed teenager's need for autonomy and trust.
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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.