My teenage son reminds me of my abusive father in his build and mannerisms and I know it's not fair but I find myself afraid of him even though he's never been violent.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent's trauma responses are activated by their child's innocent physical similarities to their abuser, creating distance in the relationship.
“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.