@renegadereadingsrecovery: There were certain things I swore never to do before I even had kids and when my oldest was about two, I didn’t like how regulated I was all the time and began therapy. That was 20 years ago. I still see a therapist once a month. I made a ton of changes and am a completely different person today. There is no timeline for healing but I’ve definitely come a long way. The relationships I have with my children are nothing like the one I had with my mother. My children actually seem to like me. I’ve worked very hard to make that happen and to build a #secureattachment #emotionallyimmatureparents #parenting #breakingthecycle

paper_tiiger :

my biggest issue is that i’m aware of my issues and shortcomings when i’m regulated but as soon as i’m in a stressful situation i default back to my dysfunctional coping mechanisms. i can always reflect and repair after i come back to a regulated state i guess but i really want to learn how to stay present and aware during the heat of the moment. i’m tired of being reactive 🥺

Nurse Zoey :

Thank you Ginger, this is a great reminder ❤️I definitely can be overly harsh with myself, and a perfectionist...but kids dont need a perfect parent, they just need one that is trying

Brooke 💖 :

Literally hit the spot for me!! I was just thinking that I do this the other day. It helped hearing this.

Jennifer Kessler :

When I started therapy, my therapist asked why I came, and I said because I don’t want to f**k my kids up. I want to learn how to control my own emotions and feelings so I can be the best parent to my children.

Alison :

Thank you, you're always absolutely spot on. I always appreciate your videos ❤️

maximum_ennui :

Wow, this video came to me at just the right time. Thank you!

Rebecca Stark :

Wanting to do things differently is what pushed me to therapy. Therapy changed my whole life, in a good way.

Patricia :