I love my baby, well toddler now. But still, I love my little guy to bits!
I’m always astounded whenever I’m in one of my down moods how he always seems to pick me right back up to happiness and smiles. I remember reading a book called The Courage to Heal, by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis. There was a chapter on children, how for some, they are a way of healing, they help you get in touch with your inner child. My son has been such a great motivation for me in terms of healing. I’ve been able to let a lot of things go, I’m not as sensitive anymore. I’m also a lot braver than I used to be.
Having a baby was the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Of course I had fears, I was afraid I would not be able to emotionally connect with my child, my biggest fear was that I would not be able to love my son the way my parents loved me. But I feel like once I had him, all of my fears were thrown out of the window. Everything from that moment on, with him cradled in my arms would be okay.
I really hope that my son can see me as a strong woman and as someone who he can rely on, someone that will never leave him in the dark.
What are/were some of your fears on being a parent?
Its been real,
MomDram
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