16/7/21

Today I’m practising being a parent that I deserve.

I’m grateful for a healthy body.

Today, I am loving to my child.

Change in this area allows me to have the love I deserve.

Today I’m practising seeing the beauty in my child and love her unconditionally.

14/7/21

I watched the trauma film yesterday and it brought out so much trauma I’ve experienced before. My mum was just like my dad, she belittled, humiliated and ignored me when I was growing up. I also watched her being belittled and humiliated by my father.
None of them were doing it on purpose to hurt me but what they did did hurt me.
So to protect myself, I see myself as insignificant and unworthy. I desperately want others to respect me to compensate being belittled. So when others don’t respect me, I take it personally. My parents never said I’m beautiful. They talked about my crooked teeth and even showed others my crooked teeth. I wasn’t allowed to have long hair because the shape of my head is funny. I watched my mum brushing and braided my sister’s long hair while I was forced to have my hair cut regularly.
Growing up, I was never enough.
I can forgive but I can’t forget.
I may be a difficult child but I still was a child who wants unconditional love and attention.
So from now on, I don’t wanna force myself to build a different kind of relationship with my mum. I find when I force myself and feel the need to get it done, I betray myself and I feel bad.
I wanna create a loving relationship between me and my inner child as I think for now, it’s far more important.
Also, I am gonna stop feeling bad for not having a close relationship with my mum as I wanna accept myself.

13/7/21

Today I’m practising being a parent.

I’m grateful for a restful day.

Today, I am a good parent

Change in this area allows me to feel secure and loved.

Today I’m practising when I’m about to criticise myself, I stop and put my hand on my chest and be the loving parent I want.

12/7/21

My Ollie left today with his new owner. I am so so so sad! As soon as he left, I sat on the sofa and cried. I knew I’d be upset but I didn’t expect to be this upset. It’s like part of me went with him. I cried cleaning his room, I cried while cooking. I know he went to a good home and I’m happy for him but I’m still sad. He’s like my baby. My love for him is unconditional.