My mother left us when I was eight for another man and now she wants a relationship with her grandkids and I cannot stand the thought of her hurting them the way she hurt me.
More people experience this than they realize.
The protective instinct toward one's children collides with the unresolved pain of parental abandonment.
“Where Are You with Forgiving parents?”
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.