If we go back to several years ago, we can review the children’s behaviors and determine that something wasn’t right… It’s a sad reality that me, as a mom, has to face on a daily basis.
Each of my children are dealing with something from the past, when they were little, and their world was changed forever.
I know that many people recover from divorce, and I am one of those, who dealt with that as a child. My parents divorced before I was 10 years old.
There are some things in my past that I have mentally forgotten, and I am sad that my children have to live with some of the after affects, even now, almost 10 years later.
My youngest suffers from stress and anxiety, but not too severely, where it is noticeable to most. It’s mostly known at home, where he should feel relaxed and able to be comfortable in his own home.
We are in counseling, and it’s helping, and we are trying to figure out the best methods to resolve this issue over the summer break.
It’s just hard when you feel helpless as a mom, not sure what it’s going to take for them to recover.
Childhood trauma… it’s a real thing…
Nothing physical or sexual here.. but, it’s just as bad.. intense emotional neglect.. that’s what I would categorize this under.
Damage is done, even though he seems fine, I know it’s deep in there.
Self-worth, some cognitive function, confidence, social interaction are the main issues here.
Immediate Solutions: Time together, professional help, building healthy habits, praising good behavior.
Here’s to hoping for better days for this little guy.. as we go into 7th grade..
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