That Can't Ever Be Broken - Lisa Hirsch & Meredith #3
Meredith begins to address the unresolved grief that has kept her stuck in anger and guilt over losing contact with her teenage son. Lisa reminds Meredith that during her son’s early years, Meredith was present and loving. That’s important because the ages of birth to five are the most critical development window for a human’s psychological well-being.
KEY TAKEAWAY
“You can hope and you can hang on to the attachment and the bond that you already have.”
EXERCISE & REFLECTION
It’s common for parents to magnify mistakes and second guess the decisions they made throughout their child’s life. When this happens, they minimize and overlook the good, loving interactions. Through what lens are you looking at your relationship with your kids? If you’re a parent, remember to offer yourself compassion and credit for how you showed up.