My Head Knows... Why Don't I?

[Ronin]

But he can be very mean and callous and oppositional.

So what would help you see that this is not you, nor him, but his age & neuro-psych issues at play, instead?

What would help you see his behavior as not a reflection on his personality, or your relationship, or your value as a mother?

 

[7Cs]

So what would help you see that this is not you, nor him, but his age & neuro-psych issues at play, inste...

Very good point. Sometimes I'm able to remember that and it helps.
Other times I go straight to the negative self talk which inevitable spirals downward.

I'll put that in my toolbox and try to pull it out more often.


Thank you for the reminder!