My husband's family is warm and functional and being around them makes me realize how broken mine was but also makes me feel like an alien who doesn't belong
More people experience this than they realize.
You're experiencing both grief for what you missed and inadequacy about your ability to belong in functional family systems.
“Where Are You with Intergenerational trauma — the legacy you break?”
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.