What are you, the parent leaving and what are you wanting to give life to this year?
I think those questions could be explored during your walking time outside or through journaling.
Sometimes having a question to begin exploring during a transition, can ground you for a stepping off place.
Change is repetitive in life and you don’t have to go through it without support.
Roles and schedules are changing. Learning to carry the excitement and the unknown at the same time is challenging.
A mother called asking me how to begin with the tears that fall since her home is silent and empty and the excitement she was feeling about free time. A mother of a kindergarten child asked as well, NOW WHAT?
Just let yourself cry when those feelings bubble. Write yourself a letter about what you love about parenting and what you don’t like so much.
Spend time nurturing yourself.
Plan something on your calendar during the week that connects you with others ,even for a short time. You can leave and come home if you feel too vulnerable.
What are you leaving and what are you wanting to give life to this year? I am repeating those questions and hope you allow yourself to repeat them during this week. We think once is enough when we are exploring new thoughts and questions. Truth is, repetition brings new layers and feelings. Go ahead and repeat questions to yourself. See what emerges with the questions of leaving and giving life to this year?
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Take good care,
Natalie
Natalie Caine, M.A. natalie@lifeintransition.org
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