MOC10_24_SpeechBubbles

Some days I'm not the kind and patient parent I'd like to be to my 39 yo daughter. Her father bought her multiple cars through the years. She didn't seem to have any knowledge about car maintenance when he died in April and I had to step in.

I created this layout about a typical conversation to help me see beyond her words & to remind myself several things: 1. Do not skip daily meditation practice as it builds my ability to remain calm and patient 2. Conversations can be stopped and restarted 3. Phones can be turned off 4. Even more than teaching her skills, I want my goal is to respond with love and kindness 5. Life can be hard, really hard, for those who are differently-abled, especially in the midst of a pandemic. More layouts about this challenging period for both of us might prove useful. This has helped me to step away from my feelings of overwhelm.

Credits: Just Jaimee Storyteller March 2018