Our foster son has been here two years and still flinches when I reach for him and it breaks my heart every time
More people experience this than they realize.
Trust rebuilds slowly in bodies that learned early that touch can mean harm, requiring patience that feels like rejection.
“Where Are You with Foster 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.