Loving Bella
Raising a Child with RAD
recent posts
- Preparing Your Child’s Teacher for a Successful School Year-Part 2: What Your Child’s Teacher Really Needs to Know
- Preparing Your Child’s Teacher for a Successful School Year: Part 1
- Preparing Your Child with RAD for a Successful School Year
- 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”
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Category: Complex Trauma
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The author shares their six-year journey with Reactive Attachment Disorder, revealing the emotional and physical toll it has taken on their family. Despite challenges, they highlight coping strategies such as therapy, support from family and friends, and taking personal breaks. The importance of understanding and healing is emphasized, reinforcing that they are not alone in…
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Father’s Day isn’t easy for every dad—especially those parenting a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder. I sat down with my husband, Brett, to talk honestly about the grief, the growth, and the grit it takes to father a child who struggles with connection. This isn’t a story about picture-perfect parenthood. It’s about showing up. And…
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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.