
02/10/2024
Podul de piatră s-a dărâmat, a venit apa și l-a luat……🥲
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Imagine your child is standing on a bridge they built with you, a bridge meant to connect you both. But now, they feel like they've accidentally damaged the bridge, maybe by making mistakes or saying things they regret. They're afraid that the bridge is no longer there, that it's crumbled away completely, leaving them stranded on one side and you on the other.
They might be lashing out in anger because they're confused and conflicted. They don't know how to manage the situation, and they don't know where the pain is coming from. It's like they're caught in a whirlwind, and they're trying to grasp for anything to hold onto.
They need time to step back and figure things out. It's not that they don't want to reconnect; they just don't know how. They're afraid that if they try to reach out to you, it will anger the other parent, and things will get even worse. They need to find a way to build the bridge again, but they have to do it slowly, gently, perhaps even secretly. They may need assistance in searching for a new path, a new way to connect, but they're afraid of making another mistake or the alienating parent finding out.
They’ve learned that conflict is the only way they can stay in contact and they've also learned that pushing you away is the only way they can stay in control. But deep down, they're anxious and conflicted. They're afraid that the bridge will crumble completely, and they'll be left alone.
You can't force them to stay on the bridge, but you can be a gentle presence, letting them know that you're still there. You can be like a strong support beam, holding up the bridge from beneath, even if they can't see you. Keep the bridge open, even if they choose not to cross it for a while. Just be there, ready to help them rebuild it, when they're ready.
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This image represents the experience of any parent—mum or dad—or other family members facing a damaged connection with their child. Parental alienating behaviours and emotional manipulation can affect entire families, regardless of gender.