Stephanie, this made me tear up—the raw honesty of "I cannot take it anymore" followed by getting back up because "parenting is parenting and love is love." You've captured the unglamorous truth that no one posts about: the borrowed money for Cheerios, the five holes in the bedroom door, the "you're embarrassing me" moments.
Congratulations to you both! Your refusal to raise a "Gold Star Model Compliant Child" and instead prioritizing him knowing himself—that's the real victory here. The village you describe sounds like love in action.
Aloha Amanda, wow I really deeply appreciate you saying this. It's just hard raising a kid and I know we all have those moments and so I hope people know they are not alone (think of a bad moment--uh, I have had them with my kid?) sending you good vibes. And yes, village was key. I remain deeply thankful. We all need one.
Stephanie, this made me tear up—the raw honesty of "I cannot take it anymore" followed by getting back up because "parenting is parenting and love is love." You've captured the unglamorous truth that no one posts about: the borrowed money for Cheerios, the five holes in the bedroom door, the "you're embarrassing me" moments.
Congratulations to you both! Your refusal to raise a "Gold Star Model Compliant Child" and instead prioritizing him knowing himself—that's the real victory here. The village you describe sounds like love in action.
Aloha Amanda, wow I really deeply appreciate you saying this. It's just hard raising a kid and I know we all have those moments and so I hope people know they are not alone (think of a bad moment--uh, I have had them with my kid?) sending you good vibes. And yes, village was key. I remain deeply thankful. We all need one.