Erin bravely navigated the aftermath of domestic abuse, only for her child Jay to exhibit troubling, violent behaviors. After Jay disclosed sexual abuse by a trusted adult, their actions escalated to life-threatening aggression against Erin and their siblings. Despite Erin's attempts to seek help, systemic failures left her feeling alone, as professionals focused on her parenting rather than addressing Jay's behavior. After a critical incident involving potential lethality, Erin was finally able to secure care for Jay, bringing attention to the serious issue of child-to-parent abuse (capva) and its lack of recognition in support systems.
Erin faced severe challenges as her child Jay exhibited harmful behaviors towards her, leading to feelings of being trapped in an abusive environment once more.
Despite being a strong advocate for Jay, Erin encountered systemic barriers when seeking help, revealing the inadequacies in support systems for families experiencing capva.
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