In the whirlwind of life as adoptive and second moms, finding clarity and peace can sometimes feel elusive. But imagine a transformative 3-Step Faith Focused Truth Model designed to anchor you firmly in your God-given role. This journey begins by confronting the raw facts of your situation, without assumptions or embellishments, and then honestly venturing into the depths of your feelings and thoughts. Finally, find solace and direction by aligning your perspective with God's timeless truths, capturing His wisdom in a guiding statement — your Faith Focused Truth. Let this powerful approach become your beacon, transforming fear into faith and chaos into clarity. Dive deeper into this heartening process and discover the peace and confidence waiting for you.
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If you've adopted a child (or three!) in the past year or so, despite getting into a routine and getting to know each other better, you feel a sense of loss as the reality of your "new normal" has set in.
You may find yourself thinking wistfully of those pre-adoption days and what you have essentially given up.
Don’t Gaslight Yourself
Don’t gaslight yourself. Your feelings of loss and grief are valid. You will all likely experience them in the days, weeks, months, years to come. You’ll continue to have adjustments to make. You’ll continue to have opportunities to model moving through grief and loss to your children.
Did you know that early childhood trauma often leads to a pervasive sense of helplessness in children?
This in turn can cause them to overcompensate with age-inappropriate independence and rigid control strategies.
If you're noticing these behaviors in your child, know that you are not alone, and together, we can find paths toward healing and connection.
