The words I longed to hear as a child

From my heart to yours 🩵

So many of us grew up longing to hear the words “I’m proud of you.”

As a little girl, I poured myself into dancing, drawing, painting, poetry and anything that lit up my little artistic heart. All I wanted was for my parents to see me for who I was and what I could create. To take in the things I loved as mine.

But those words never came. Not once did I hear: “I’m proud of you, and of what you do.”

And while those words matter, our children often need more. Instead of stopping there, add the “why”:

🩵 “I’m proud of how you kept trying, even when it was hard.”

🩵 “I’m proud of how kind you were to your friend today.”

This roots their sense of worth in effort, kindness, and resilience. Not just outcomes.

When the next opportunity arises, try naming one specific thing you’re proud of when it comes to your children or anybody else who is dear to you. You might be amazed at how their whole face lights up.

With warmth and mindfulness,

Michelle Lim | Reparenting Coach

I help you break free from generational trauma and nurture a new cycle of emotional safety by reparenting your inner child.

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