You sit there watching your mother criticize your parenting again. Your chest burns. Your child's eyes dart back and forth - confused, scared. That familiar sick feeling rises in your stomach, the same one from when you were small. Love isn't supposed to hurt this much, is it?
Family Dynamics and Boundary Violations: When Your Body Screams "DANGER"
Your gut knows before your head catches up.
When toxic family members worm their way into your child's life, your body rebels.
That nauseous feeling when toxic behavior emerges as they undermine parental authority. Your shoulders creeping up to your ears when they visit. Heart hammering as you watch more toxic behavior and abusive patterns play out again.
The warning signs flash like red flags before your eyes. Each one cuts deeper than the last. Your nervous system is on fire, screaming danger. But your heart? Your heart keeps whispering "but they're extended family."
