Comments | mama_kimmie: A brief rare update

mama_kimmie

A brief rare update

May 02, 2005 20:51

Something shook me up tonight and I guess I need to share. The other day My 2 year old backed up in fear when I raised my hand in front of her. This scared me. I grew up living in fear of the next blow up and the next smack. I told myself that if I had a child I would do things differently. And I believe I am failing miserably. I'm just ( Read more... )

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My kids didn't come with instruction manuals...did yours? harleyquinn0608 May 3 2005, 05:36:06 UTC

You're not a bad parent.

But I will tell you what my shrink told me.....when it gets to the point that you feel you have to physically punish your child then you need to step back and give YOURSELF a time out.
I know you have alot going on, and are stressed beyond all recognition but think about this...."Is it Bella's fault?"
No, so don't let her be your outlet.

I think every parent can attest to feeling as if they are failing at times. But they're not.
It's just a normal part of life.
You're doing what's best for your child, and that's what counts.

(((((Kimmie)))))

angelic_mystic May 3 2005, 17:35:03 UTC

((((((((((((KIM))))))))))))

You're doing a wonderful job, dearheart.