Episode 9: The One Where She Talks About How Parenthood Revved Up Her Desire To Heal

My son just celebrated a birthday. And when I celebrate his birthday, I not only celebrate the wonderful moment he came into my life in the physical sense, but I celebrate how he changed my life - pretty much from the very moment I learned I was pregnant with him.When I was pregnant, I reflected a lot on my own childhood and realized how important it was for ME that he have a completely different experience.In realizing that, I began establishing boundaries with my parents, and I began a journey of healing that has led me to where I am at this very moment in my life. It's a place I didn't dare imagine for myself a couple of years ago. But, because of the journey I embarked on to create a better version of myself - for me AND my son - it's where I am NOW, and I feel so incredibly blessed. When people say their children changed their life - I get it. I can honestly say my son has changed my life in ways I never imagined. I never thought that in having a child, I would then have the opportunity to heal myself, which would enable me to create a healthier, more loving and supportive environment for my son. Through my own healing, I can be the mom he deserves. (And I'm going to try really hard not to be a "Smother" as seen on "The Goldbergs.")If you have chosen, or you are choosing, to heal yourself to be the best version of "YOU" for you and your child, please reach out to me. I would love to connect with you. And...I'm proud of you.I can be found @awakentheextraordinary on Instagram, or you can email me at [email protected] this resonates with you, I'd love for you to leave a review, share it with a friend, or share it on social media and tag me. Or...you can do all of the above!