It starts with a week that spirals—overflowing schedules, a sewer backup, and a body that feels like it’s holding everything together.

In the chaos, something cracks open. And in that space, a deeper truth rises: Sometimes, the control we offer in love is really fear in disguise.

In this honest and gentle reflection, I share:

* How my need to guide my child became a mirror for my own fear

* A simple but profound question that invites clarity in hard parenting moments

* Why creating physical space often opens the door to emotional healing

* How “half-heartedness” reveals what’s unspoken between us and our children

This episode isn’t about parenting strategies—it’s about the sacred invitation to lead with presence, not pressure. To trust more. To let go, just a little. And to return to the calm beneath the chaos.

Thank you for being here.Come share how this lands for you @human.design.parenting

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