Be kind, gentle, and patient with yourself

If you are struggling because your child has mental illness or addiction, have compassion for yourself.

I know you may be focusing on what is wrong and why what you are doing may not be working, but focusing on your frustration and your inability to fix things is going to make you feel helpless and may lead to self blame.

Be kind, gentle, and patient with yourself. 

While you do not have a choice over whether your child implements the actions and steps you feel is best for them, you do have a choice to take responsibility for your own life. 

Having peace is a result of your own decisions about yourself and how you live your life. You have a choice to blame yourself for not being able to fix your child’s illness or addiction, or to make a decision to have compassion for yourself, practice self-love and self-care, and discover what you can do to bring joy into your life. 

What choice are you making? 

Sending love and light,

Debbie