Paused my emotions & saw reality
I am sad because my son is angry with me for being firm with the rules/boundaries I set. It hurts so much to hear him say that he doesn’t love me, and it takes me right back to my childhood. In moments like this, I need to be the parent I never had. This power struggle has arisen during the stay-at-home order. His routine has been disrupted, and he has changed so quickly in so many ways. He is scared and needs me, and I can see that now. I was so hurt by what he said that I couldn’t see why he said it. I am glad that I decided to take a moment to ground myself in the present because it allowed me l set aside my hurt feelings so that I could see his. I will validate his emotions and try to make him feel safe again. He’s only 4 and he needs me.h