The Myth of "But They're Family"

"But they’re family" is often used as a silencer for CPTSD survivors.
In reality, shared DNA does not grant anyone a license to bypass your boundaries or trigger your trauma. 
If a gathering requires you to abandon your adult self just to survive the afternoon, the cost of entry is too high.

It is okay to grieve the family you should have had while protecting the person you have become. Choosing your peace over a seat at the table is a profound act of recovery.
 
If you would like to explore this more, you can book online for an initial telephone conversation with me. Then, if you are ready, we can look at booking an initial assessment.
 
I look forward to hearing from you.
 
Chris Warren-Dickins
Psychotherapist in New Jersey and the United Kingdom
 
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