Parental Guilt

Guilt is an emotion and should not be a life sentence. Guilt arises when an individual become aware of failing to be the best they could have been. Guilt can come or go. Guilt can also be debiliting resulting in depression, shame,  manipulation, or other inappropriate behaviors. 

Have you ever questioned your parenting style or skills? Are you constantly being reminded by your children, family members or others about your parenting skills or lack there of. Later to start having the following run through your mind: My child went into the Child Welfare System. I wasn't there enough. I did not listen to my child. I was not affectionate enough. I went to jail. I left the other parent. I failed to protect my child. I was a single parent not by choice. I could not financially provide for my child.

If we continue to let those words ring in our head others will be able to control , abuse, extort us. Guilt can be a waring sign or a nudge in the right direction. However when guilty parents become stuck in their pain it could cause more problems for themselves, their children and the rest of their family. They will forever try to make their children happy as they suffer in pain and silence.

Join Dr. Lisa Romain and myself as we discuss this topic. Many parents are remaining silent yet acting and parenting out of guilt either knowingly or not. Let's break the silence and forgive ourselves. Let's discuss healthier ways to manage your guilt or shame. No parent is perfect. Children can learn from every experience in their lives even the mistakes of their parents. Some parents are overcompensating, driven to make their child have a pain free lifestyle or perhaps have been abandoned by their adult child. Let's discuss the challenges, frustrations of being a parent. Let's demonstrate compassion instead of guilt. Monday 5/15/17 live at 12:00 PM Pacific.