My daughter went through an experience a couple of years ago that made me realize just how much an old trauma had been sitting just waiting to pounce inside my heart. I really had to deal with it so that I didn’t go off the deep end in my parenting. Thanks for sharing!
One of my adult daughters thanked me for having the courage to address all of our trauma issues. She said she realized very few families bring them out into the open. That blessed me so much. I can attest that it is truly worth facing them.
Adoption and fostering can be heart-wrenching. It has ups and downs. Parents can feel like they are taking steps forward only to get pushed back again. Self-care is so important! There is a great book by Daniel Siegel – Parenting from the Inside Out that focuses on parents acknowledging and addressing their own past issues, hurts, and pains that will effect their parenting. Thank you for the post! God Bless!
Thank-you for the comment! Yes, it often feels like one step forward, two back!
I have read Daniel Siegel’s book “The Whole-Brain Child”… I’ll have to add “Parenting from the Inside Out”to my list! Thanks for the recommendation!
Yes, it’s amazing how “transforming” it can be if we let it… and let God. He uses us imperfect as we are! Thankfully, He doesn’t wait until we’ve got it all figured out! 😉
Great words. Identifying my own giants and cutting them down to size is a goal I’ve been working on. Your post is a good reminder to keep on task, not just for my own sake but for that of the kids coming into our home. Thank you for sharing.
This is right up my alley. Currently I am working through my stuff with my husband as we prepare to be foster parents as well.
Good for you! How’s the foster process going so far?
You are so right. We learn so much about ourselves through parenting. I believe it’s one of God’s ways to keep us at his feet.
True! And that’s the best place to be!
My daughter went through an experience a couple of years ago that made me realize just how much an old trauma had been sitting just waiting to pounce inside my heart. I really had to deal with it so that I didn’t go off the deep end in my parenting. Thanks for sharing!
Good for you for recognizing and dealing with it!
One of my adult daughters thanked me for having the courage to address all of our trauma issues. She said she realized very few families bring them out into the open. That blessed me so much. I can attest that it is truly worth facing them.
It’s not easy, but SO worth it! Thanks for sharing!
Adoption and fostering can be heart-wrenching. It has ups and downs. Parents can feel like they are taking steps forward only to get pushed back again. Self-care is so important! There is a great book by Daniel Siegel – Parenting from the Inside Out that focuses on parents acknowledging and addressing their own past issues, hurts, and pains that will effect their parenting. Thank you for the post! God Bless!
Thank-you for the comment! Yes, it often feels like one step forward, two back!
I have read Daniel Siegel’s book “The Whole-Brain Child”… I’ll have to add “Parenting from the Inside Out”to my list! Thanks for the recommendation!
Parenting trauma kids is SO hard. But, if we let it…can also be life-transforming. You nailed it with this post. Thank you!
Yes, it’s amazing how “transforming” it can be if we let it… and let God. He uses us imperfect as we are! Thankfully, He doesn’t wait until we’ve got it all figured out! 😉
Great words. Identifying my own giants and cutting them down to size is a goal I’ve been working on. Your post is a good reminder to keep on task, not just for my own sake but for that of the kids coming into our home. Thank you for sharing.