My ex-wife has borderline personality disorder and alienated my kids from me for two years and now I have them back but my 14-year-old tests every boundary like she's waiting for me to abandon her again.
More people experience this than they realize.
A child's defensive behaviors reflect their learned expectation of abandonment, making genuine reconnection challenging despite changed circumstances.
“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.