I noticed in July 2011 that the entire dynamic of our family was worsening.

Our adopted children each had a severe mental illness, one that was not their fault and that was understandable in light of their early trauma. They each behaved with a survivor mentality; as if every adult was a threat to their safety and that the only way to survive was to be autonomous and alone. Those who sought to reach them and love them were threats to be attacked and repulsed. Their mental illness sought to sabotage all attempts at relationship and trust, in order to keep them safe. Read more...