A Letter to the Fierce, Brave, Loving Parent I Was 10 Years Ago

This time of year is a natural trigger to look back at how we've grown.

What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?

• Do you write letters to your past self?

• What wisdom would you pass on?

• In what areas do you recognize that you still need to grow?

Photo by John Jennings on Unsplash

I’m always learning and growing. A decade of parenting my kid through diagnoses of autism, anxiety, and ADHD has been a fierce awakening. Raising a neurodivergent kid has made writing even more important, even though I have less time.

Since mindful parenting is so much about our own inner work, I love a simple journal prompt that helps me get to the heart of my feelings and work through anything stuck. That clarity allows me to show up in my relationships with less baggage and more understanding.

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