"You Can't Use Me To Feel Good About Yourself"
It all began when I knit her my 14 year old daughter a sweater. She’d accompanied me to the store to choose a soft, washable yarn in a neutral color she’d actually wear. During Covid I’ve picked up knitting again and found a healthy distraction in searching for patterns and scrumptious yarns. Because my grandmother taught me to knit when I was young, knitting sent a gentle signal to my brain, “Everything’s okay.”
For this moment, good enough is just right
I’ve been thinking about you. This is a tough time for everyone, including parents.It’s extraordinarily important that we’re compassionate with ourselves right now.My hope for you is that in between the chaos and overwhelm of juggling it all, you have moments of sweet connection with your children and even some clarity for yourself.