Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled It Will Get Easier - The Intense Struggles of a Parent with Childhood Trauma
Oct 7, 2021
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Struggling To Implement Respectful Parenting
- Alwyn found Janet Lansbury's work after feeling overwhelmed by anger and considering self-harm when parenting her toddler.
- She tried respectful-parenting techniques but felt they were a million miles from her reality and initially failed to implement them consistently.
Repressed Memories Triggered A Spiral
- After having children, suppressed childhood abuse memories resurfaced and plunged Alwyn into a deep spiral.
- Her sons' constant needs forced her out of hiding and mirrored the wounded inner child she had to heal.
Children Mirror Our Unhealed Inner Child
- Alwyn realized her children's big emotions were mirroring her own wounded inner child demanding safety and love.
- Healing that inner child became essential before she could consistently parent in the unruffled way she wanted.