Category: Parenting

Embracing Healing: My Journey to Mental Wellness as a Survivor

Hey there, amazing moms! I’m excited to share with you a deeply personal aspect of my journey—one that has shaped me in profound ways and continues to be a beacon of hope and resilience. In 2018, I made the courageous decision to flee an emotionally and physically abusive relationship, setting forth on a path of healing and self-discovery. Today, I want to delve into why prioritizing healing is crucial for our mental health and why every day presents a new opportunity to focus on our journey toward wellness.

Healing for Mental Wellness: Embracing Self-Love

After experiencing the trauma of abuse, it’s easy to lose sight of our own worth and value. However, through my healing journey, I’ve come to realize that self-love is not only essential but non-negotiable. Every day, I make a conscious effort to show myself kindness, compassion, and understanding. I recognized that I am deserving of love and respect, both from others and from myself.

Healing for Mental Wellness: Breaking the Cycle

One of the most profound realizations I’ve had on my healing journey is the importance of breaking the cycle of abuse—not just for myself, but for my children and future generations. By prioritizing my mental health and well-being, I am creating a ripple effect of healing and empowerment that extends far beyond my own experiences. Every step I take toward healing is a step toward creating a brighter, safer future for myself and my loved ones.

Finding Strength in Vulnerability

Healing is not always easy, and there are moments when the journey feels overwhelming. Equally important, I’ve learned that true strength lies in embracing vulnerability and reaching out for support when needed. Whether it’s seeking therapy, confiding in trusted friends, or engaging in self-care practices, I’ve discovered that there is immense power in acknowledging my own needs and allowing myself to be supported along the way.

To my fellow moms who may be on their own healing journey, I want to remind you that every day is a new opportunity to focus on your well-being and prioritize your mental health. No matter where you are in your journey, know that you are not alone, and there is hope for healing and transformation. Embrace self-love, break the cycle of abuse, find strength in vulnerability, and know that you are deserving of healing and happiness. Together, let’s continue to support and uplift one another as we navigate the beautiful, messy, and ultimately empowering journey of healing.

Join me in prioritizing mental health and self-love with the “Thoughts of a Woman” journal—a powerful tool for reflection and empowerment on your healing journey. Let’s embrace vulnerability, break the cycle of abuse, and find strength together. Get your journal now and embark on a journey of healing and transformation.

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Two Tips On Helping Your Toddler Cope With Grief

Two tips on helping your toddler cope with grief. Thinking back to the day where everything seemed so unreal I can’t gather myself to relive the moment. I remember every single detail leading up to receiving the news but nothing had been confirmed prior. 

It’s been one year since hearing the news that my two younger children’s father was deceased. Hearing those words were like cutting my arm with a knife. It seemed so unreal. The pain hit me because I knew that my children had gotten robbed of growing up knowing and loving their biological father. 

The first few months were tough because my son asked for his father everyday. It was hard trying to figure out the words I should use when a three year old keeps asking for his father. It’s been one year but within this one year I’ve learned so much from this traumatic experience that I want to share two tips that are helping us through this process.

 

FIRST TIP ON HELPING YOUR TODDLER COPE WITH GRIEF

Keep the memories alive

Thinking back to the day of finding out such devastating news I couldn’t believe what my ears had just heard. It seemed surreal. In that moment I knew that this was my reality as a parent with two younger children that will have questions about their father as they grow up.

Being that my son and his father were very close and he was the older one I knew he would have moments were he ask about his father. Within the first few months he did it almost daily. As time grew on his requests decreased. Just recently he started back asking to see his father. I’ve learned through this process to just share the memories I have of videos and pictures to help calm him down and ease his mind. 

I will admit at first I was scared to do such because I didn’t know how he would react but he surprised me. He has his moments and in those moments I take my phone out and share the memorie

SECOND TIP ON HELPING YOUR TODDLER COPE WITH GRIEF

Keep them connected to their family

I remember their grandma saying I would like to still have a relationship with my grandchildren.  That melted my heart because not for one second did I plan on keeping them from their family. I feel like them being around their family they get to be around those that raised their father.

They get to be around their aunts, uncles and cousins when they go to their grandmother’s house. I grew up around my immediate family; aunts, uncles, cousins, etc so establishing those relationships are important and start at a very young age. 

As long as my children have family that welcomes them with open arms as a parent I am happy to be there every step of the way.

Not in a million years did I imagine I would endure such a traumatic experience. I know that people die everyday but never did I imagine I would have to handle this with young children. It’s all still a process because it’s moments that I would love for their father to see them in the physical form but it’s not possible.

I’ve managed to stay strong and despite it all we are pushing through. For any mamas out there going through the same thing I would love to hear the ways you deal with grief for yourself or your little ones. I hope that you all enjoyed hearing my prospective on two tips helping my toddler cope with grief.

 

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