Child Sacrifice for the Sake of the Community

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In this episode, “Child Sacrifice for the Sake of the Community,” we explore what happens when belonging, harmony, and reputation are prioritized over a child’s nervous system. Through personal reflection, we name the ways many of us learned to override our bodies—whether in overwhelming environments, unspoken expectations to “push through,” or even being required to give affection we didn’t feel safe offering.

We gently unpack the difference between tantrums and meltdowns, and why that distinction matters for compassion, safety, and understanding. Along the way, we begin to notice how these early patterns can shape our relationship with our bodies, our boundaries, and even our faith.

This is an invitation to move from self-abandonment towards finding new ways of honoring God, ourselves, and our communities at the same time. 

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