@walkers.therapy: You’re not rejecting your child.
You’re overloaded. Constant sensory and emotional input builds up in your nervous system.
At some point, your body needs space — not because you don’t care, but because you’ve had too much. Strategy:
→ Take 2–5 minutes of no talking, no touching, no demands
→ Step into another room or even just turn away briefly
→ Let your child know: “I just need a quick reset, I’ll be back” This isn’t selfish.
It’s regulation. Support for parents is in my bio. #touchedout #parentoverwhelm #stressawarenessmonth #walkerstherapy

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