Today would have been the 18th birthday of Gabriel Fernandez, the boy who was tortured and killed by his mother and her boyfriend when he was just 8 years old. 🙏🏻💔
If you suspect that a child is suffering from abuse or neglect please call 800-422-4453 to report a case.
One thing I HATE is when someone is comfortable coming to me and venting about their mess and I sit and be a good friend and listen to everything. And then when it’s my turn to vent it’s kind of ignored or given half ass advice or kind of brushed to the side.
Having a partner who grew up in home with adults who couldn't self regulate can be difficult. People from these homes have issues with development of their pre-frontal cortex (emotional regulation center). When afraid or angry, they're highly reactive.