I’m worried about how to answer my child’s questions about what’s going on.
You’re right that there’s comparatively little information about self-harming parents, and I’m sorry that your family is navigating this under-resourced terrain. Hopefully your co-parent is already receiving some care for addiction and PTSD. If not, encourage her to schedule appointments with any existing providers or offer to help her begin the onboarding process for new ones.
It sounds like your ex is committed to communicating what she’s feeling and experiencing with you, as best she can. That’s encouraging, as it means she may be receptive to you intervening a bit more than you are at present, by taking on increased childcare responsibilities—either spending more time in your residence with your child and/or hiring a childcare provider who can help—and with helping your child process what’s happening, should the need arise.
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