
Do you ever feel like no one truly understands what it’s like to parent a hypersensitive, high-needs child? That you’re unseen, unheard, or even judged for the ways you’re doing everything you can?
In this episode, I share my own story of feeling dismissed by doctors, therapists, and even friends — and how those moments triggered old childhood wounds of not being seen for who I really was. We’ll explore:
The deep human need to feel seen, heard, and validated
How childhood invalidation shapes the way we parent today
Why our children’s struggles are also our greatest teachers
How self-compassion regulates the nervous system and helps us heal
A simple practice you can use the next time you feel unseen or alone
This is how we transform pain into purpose — and how we create a new experience of belonging for both ourselves and our children.
👉 Click here to read the full blog: https://www.illuminateu.ca/blog/when-nobody-understands-the-missing-need-all-moms-of-high-needs-kids-carry
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