Thanks for revisiting this topic. I found some good stuff in there that really resonated right now. I'll probably listen to it again later as you covered a lot and sometimes different messages come through.
I've been thinking about your tips. They're good and I wish I'd had those tools going into the teen years, over 15 years ago. I found it very difficult to not take things personally, for many reasons, and cried a lot. I have 1 daughter estranged from me and it hurts a lot. I know my temperament is a factor here, but how do you not get some heart break with young adult children actually rejecting you and your beliefs?
I'm so sorry you are experiencing that, April! It is perfectly normal that you would feel that way, and I don't know your circumstances, so it may be personal on some level. But I have found, more often than not, it's something kids go through, and unfortunately, you happen to be the "safe" person to rage against and reject. I will be praying for you and your daughter.
Thanks for revisiting this topic. I found some good stuff in there that really resonated right now. I'll probably listen to it again later as you covered a lot and sometimes different messages come through.
Thanks Rachael, I'm so glad you found it helpful. I'll be praying for you and your family!
I've been thinking about your tips. They're good and I wish I'd had those tools going into the teen years, over 15 years ago. I found it very difficult to not take things personally, for many reasons, and cried a lot. I have 1 daughter estranged from me and it hurts a lot. I know my temperament is a factor here, but how do you not get some heart break with young adult children actually rejecting you and your beliefs?
I'm so sorry you are experiencing that, April! It is perfectly normal that you would feel that way, and I don't know your circumstances, so it may be personal on some level. But I have found, more often than not, it's something kids go through, and unfortunately, you happen to be the "safe" person to rage against and reject. I will be praying for you and your daughter.
Thank you. 🙏🏻