I feel this so much!! I got teary at one point. My son suffers from separation anxiety and anxiety in general. Going to school is hard. I told him one day a few years ago how brave I thought he was-- he has to do something really hard every morning. For kids that love school, getting up in the morning I’m sure has challenges, but to my son it feels insurmountable some days. It’s Iike everything in his body is saying “danger” and he has to tell his own mind and body that no, it’s ok, and calm down. He is essentially slaying a dragon every day before 7am, before most of the world has finished their coffee and morning commute. Thank you April for your continued insight! I love reading it!
This was perfectly timed reading for me. Thank you!!!
Sending you hugs.
Me too, Brittney ♥
I feel this so much!! I got teary at one point. My son suffers from separation anxiety and anxiety in general. Going to school is hard. I told him one day a few years ago how brave I thought he was-- he has to do something really hard every morning. For kids that love school, getting up in the morning I’m sure has challenges, but to my son it feels insurmountable some days. It’s Iike everything in his body is saying “danger” and he has to tell his own mind and body that no, it’s ok, and calm down. He is essentially slaying a dragon every day before 7am, before most of the world has finished their coffee and morning commute. Thank you April for your continued insight! I love reading it!
Oooof! What a daily battle for you both. So amazing that you recognize his challenges and have patience with it.