Family boundaries and celebrations: Why exclusion from a dinner plan led to a difficult decision regarding a birthday event

he picks up on the posture. He reacts badly to anything that reminds him of his past.”

Ethan’s jaw tightened, the muscles bunching. “That was more than a reaction,” he said, his voice low but cutting through their excuses. “He recognized something.”

Karen hesitated. “Ethan, Thor reacts to everyone aggressively. It’s unpredictable and it’s dangerous. continue reading …