I need advice (TW ABUSE)

So my little boy has been struggling to sleep since my ex physically abused my son and I need advice on how to make it a little easier for me cause it breaks my heart seeing him this scared and unsettled

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oh darling that’s horrible, i’m so sorry that happened to your little boy. is he seeing any sort of therapist, if it’s clearly having an effect on his life / sleep etc i think it may be worth him having someone to talk to. is it possible for you to sleep in his room for a little while whilst he gets more comfortable in his own bed again? i know it isn’t ideal but he may feel safer with you there and his sleep may improve. then longer term when he’s healed from the incident and sleeping better, you can phase yourself out of the room again xx

Are you in a refuge? Your son will need time to learn that its safe again and that he can trust you and the environment around him. Do you cosleep at all?

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