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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 5 MIN

Episode 24: When Your Child Is Drawn to People Who Hurt Them 💔

from Chaos to Calm with Sami Ward | Support for Parents of Young Adults with Emotional Dysregulation ⚓️💙 · host Chaos to Calm Mums Podcast with Sami

Have you ever found yourself watching your child stay in a relationship that hurts them… and wondering why?Why they forgive so quickly.Why they go back.Why they seem to accept less than they deserve.In this episode, I’m talking about something incredibly difficult for parents to watch and something that’s often misunderstood.💙 It’s not about what they see… it’s about what they believe they deserve.Inside this episode: • Why young adults are drawn to intense or unhealthy relationships • The link between emotional dysregulation, trauma, and attachment • Why “safe” can feel unfamiliar or even uncomfortable • And what your role is as a parent (without trying to fix it)If you’re feeling helpless, frustrated, or heartbroken watching this happen…This will help you understand what’s really going on.💙 If you’re in one of those moments where everything escalates quickly and you’re not sure what to say…I’ve put together something to help.https://chaos-to-calm.org.uk/Mum_what_to_say_when_everything_kicks_offIt’s a simple guide you can come back to when your mind goes blank and emotions are running high.Because sometimes it’s not about saying the perfect thing…It’s just about having something steady to hold onto

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