Understanding how relationship patterns and family dynamics impact children—with compassion, not shame.
If you're navigating relationship instability and you have children (or you're considering having them), you're probably carrying questions that feel heavy:
This section is designed to help you understand the research, recognize patterns, and make decisions that prioritize your children's emotional safety—without shame or oversimplification.
No shaming. We don't shame divorce. We don't shame staying. We acknowledge that every family situation is unique and complex.
Research-backed. We ground our content in developmental psychology, attachment theory, and family systems research—not opinions or moralizing.
Actionable. We focus on what you can do *now* to support your children's well-being, regardless of whether you stay or go.
Honest about variability. Not all children respond the same way. Age, temperament, and protective factors all matter. We don't deal in absolutes.
A comprehensive, research-backed guide to understanding how relationship patterns transmit across generations—and how to interrupt the cycle.
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