Is being strong, enough? Part 1
I am currently reading a book called 'Strong Mothers, Strong Sons', which is written by Meg Meeker. This is the beginning of my journey towards understanding what I could be doing better when it comes to supporting Ryley with the teenage years (this should benefit Braeden too!).Of course there is nothing in this book so far that relates to teenagers with complex disabilities ie. if they can't talk. However, I do feel as though there is some useful content. My plan is to start sharing my findings, and hopefully, start the process of developing some practical guides for parents of teens with a disability.
One thing I have been reminded of, is how easy it is for a mother to cause pain in her son's heart. While she (or I, such is the case), is busy focusing on how she is feeling about her son's behaviour , her son is slowly backing away because he doesn't feel as though she cares. I get this. It is so easy to make a young person's behaviour persona…
One thing I have been reminded of, is how easy it is for a mother to cause pain in her son's heart. While she (or I, such is the case), is busy focusing on how she is feeling about her son's behaviour , her son is slowly backing away because he doesn't feel as though she cares. I get this. It is so easy to make a young person's behaviour persona…
So very, very true......
ReplyDeleteIt is well said hey? Keep on keeping on and eventually you get there. No matter how hard it is sometimes.
DeleteWell said! I hope things are okay.
ReplyDeleteYep all ok E. Just needed some words to boost me for my run. And really. To boost me for all that life throws at me xoxx
DeleteGreat quote that can be thought about in a myriad of ways. Thanks for posting it --
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth, I am not a huge fan of soppy quotes, so when one stands out, I tend to share it. It can be taken many ways, which is what I liked!
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