As a parent, it can be so hard to see your child feeling unhappy, anxious, frustrated, angry, or other difficult emotions.
This may happen very often if your teen or adult child suffers from mental illness and/or addiction.
When he or she isn’t happy, maybe it affects your mood and your whole being.
If you feel paralyzed as if you can’t function, you may be internalizing your child’s feelings.
Remember that you are a separate person from your child.
Have compassion and know you are doing what you are capable of to support them during their struggles.
Focus on what you can do for them, not on what you can’t.
Focus on what things are positive.
Focus on your love for them.
Remember you can be the strength and light your child needs.
Sending love and light,
Debbie