My child was in a rage due to anxiety and OCD. I instantly felt rage stirring inside me too. I felt my body tense, my anger rising as I watched him on the couch imploding.

And then… I tuned in to ME. I asked myself, “Why are you so angry right now?” and I gave myself a raw, authentic answer:

• I’m doing everything I possibly can to improve his mental health. WHY can’t he do his part and improve? (I know, not a rational thought).
• I am tired and want this to end already.
• I want to just be able to relax at night.
• I want to be able to travel again and this outburst is telling me we aren’t ready.
• Why do I have to do this all alone?

I then validated all my emotions and told myself, “Yes, yes, yes. Yes, to it all. But right now you need to be present for him.”

He’s not trying to have a hard time. This isn’t about ME and what I’ve been doing to help him. He’s safe and we are home.

I then turned my attention to him and was able to respond with more calm and intention, as my anger drained from my body.

This took 30 seconds to do.

This is daily practice for me that I work on every single day, like maintaining a muscle.

I’m teaching parents my process of how I do this and how they can do it for themselves. My mental, physical and overall wellbeing has improved. My kids have noticed a more calm, present parent.

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Take care,
Natasha

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