AD | Motherhood- a joyous journey of love, crazy laughter, and challenges you never knew existed.
Despite its rewards, parenting can expose you to unexpected adversities and traumas. Whether it is labor that was hard, being very sick, or being emotionally stressed out — those things are always much more than you can handle.
But by taking the right steps and reaching out for help, you can get through these dark times to become a more effective parent AND be happier as an individual.
1. Trauma: Adverse Childhood Event Libraries
Trauma knows no stages of life, and that includes parenthood.
In times of trauma, it’s crucial to be aware that experiences affect you deeply, emotionally & mentally, and therefore influence how well can parent. It appears in the form of anxiety, depression, or maybe even physical symptoms.
The first step to healing is acknowledging that trauma was present. By learning how it works you can attempt to target the source of the problem and start on a path towards recovery so that you can be every bit as cool as cat parent for your offspring.
2. Seeking Professional Support
Trauma is hard to navigate solo.
Professional support will play a significant role in your recovery. Talking to a therapist, counselor, or support group can help work through your feelings and reactions.
Sometimes the trauma itself is related to birth. If you think that your trauma is medical-type related, maybe looking up claims like birth injury claims or law can help in addressing your healing process. Why risk it when you can easily consult with specialized legal professionals in this area, to have your misgivings quashed and move on without any mental baggage?
3. Building a Support Network
No parent should have to walk that path unsupported. For people who grew up with trauma, having a good support network is crucial in combating mental health issues.
This system can be comprised of family members, friends, other moms and dads, or licensed therapists. These folks are just able to provide some hands, as well as moral support and a sympathetic ear when times get rough.
And reaching out for help is not displaying your weakness, it instead showcases strength and wisdom to a point where you know this time that deficit gets filled by someone else. Your support system helps you heal — by hearing responses, giving advice or just lending an ear.
4. Raising Resilient Kids
Another task of traumatized parents is to cultivate resilience in their families. Being resilient does not entail avoiding difficulty as much as it means enduring hardship and coming out stronger.
Foster open dialogue amongst your family and let everyone voice out how they feel or their worries. Instilling this resilient mindset in your children will allow them to face their own obstacles head on, and in doing so build a healthy family that can conquer any battles together.
5. Excerpt: Welcoming Road That Leads to Wellness
The intersection of parenthood and adversity can be dizzyingly overwhelming. But with an understanding of the trauma, seeking professional support, creating a robust network, and building resiliency to overcome those obstacles — you can be more than enough!
In conclusion, healing is a process and it takes time to be confident in your ability to heal, and joining together can bring you all more growth, resilience, and closer connection.
