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WaryWitchWandering · 36-40, F
Felt… I’m a very anxious person by nature. I’m always terrified of any of my flaws rubbing off on my children. I don’t want them to be like me.
The fact you are aware of this, is great. I am always very open with my children, I explain to them that I get nervous easily, and I always try to explain my feelings and apologize if I react in ways I would have preferred not to. I also never let my anxiety stop me, to show my children it’s ok to be anxious and move with it. I’ve explained to them that being brave means we are scared of something new but do it anyway
The fact you are aware of this, is great. I am always very open with my children, I explain to them that I get nervous easily, and I always try to explain my feelings and apologize if I react in ways I would have preferred not to. I also never let my anxiety stop me, to show my children it’s ok to be anxious and move with it. I’ve explained to them that being brave means we are scared of something new but do it anyway
Notsimilarreally · 31-35, F
@WaryWitchWandering being aware makes me feel better about it, because it definitely gives me a chance to have more control over how he's subjected to it. Sounds like you have a great open plan going with your kids. I'll have to eventually talk with my son about it, explain to him why I am a little different... For now I'm literally fearing my 4 month is having anxiety because I'm anxious. What the hell. Feels crazy 🤦🏻♀️
WaryWitchWandering · 36-40, F
@Notsimilarreally I think most of all he feels his momma’s love