2024-12-30 17:51
Kiddo: mom I feel guilty because I got something for myself (a bath bomb) and I felt bad so I gave it away because someone wanted it.
Me: *actively listening
Kiddo: I remember what you said about always making sure you take care of yourself and not leave yourself with nothing to care for someone else. I did that to myself and it feels bad.
Me: it’s okay to feel that. That’s your body saying, “don’t forget us next time. That’s all. You can lean in and thank your body”
Kiddo: I feel better