Loving Bella
Raising a Child with RAD
recent posts
- Watching Her Panic While the World Celebrates—Parenting a Child with Trauma During the Holidays
- “Why We’re Choosing a Calm Christmas for Our RAD Child This Year”
- The Hidden Game That Tears Families Apart: Triangulation
- When Every Little Thing Becomes a Battle: Power Struggles in RAD Homes
- She’s the Sweetest in Public-and the Scariest at Home
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Category: Complex Trauma
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After a flood, the narrator reflects on their feelings of sadness in an empty room that symbolizes lost love. They long for a connection with a beautiful girl who fears commitment. The narrator believes that love and family are essential, hoping that, through effort, the room will fill with trust and healing.
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The post describes the struggles of a mother dealing with her daughter Bella’s intense attachment to her father, Brett, which escalates into rejection and hostility towards her. This dynamic reflects the complexities of Reactive Attachment Disorder, where love is perceived as a threat. The mother realizes that Bella’s behavior stems from a survival instinct rather…
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Six years ago, a couple adopted a four-year-old girl in need of a forever home, but their lives transformed drastically as they faced the challenges of fostering a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder and other issues. This blog shares their journey, offering support to parents navigating similar experiences. You are not alone.
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