Every time my child makes a choice that endangers their own life, my heart asks the same quiet question: Where did I go wrong? Did I fail as a mother?
That question gets louder when the child I love turns their anger on me, blames me for their mistakes, and lands in a situation that terrifies me.
Then I remember: I raised a person with their own mind, their own will, and the freedom to choose their own path.
"I cannot live their life for them. Their choices are theirs, not a measure of my love."
I cannot live their life for them. Their choices are theirs, not a measure of my love. I may not agree with every decision, but I will never stop loving them.
A mother's heart can be wounded and keep hoping, praying, and waiting with unconditional love.
I get more when I choose connection over control. Letting go of the outcome I want is what makes room for the outcome I need: connection.
What would it look like for you?
What would it look like for you to choose connection over control today?
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