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Breaking the cycle of family obligation
Oct 13, 2025

Breaking the cycle of family obligation

A gentle reminder that love built on safety, not duty, is the kind that lasts.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
ParentingParenting
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Teaching kids when it’s okay to be not okay
Oct 06, 2025

Teaching kids when it’s okay to be not okay

A family story about apologies, boundaries, and building true connection.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
ParentingParenting
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“I hate my family. When will this end?”
Sep 29, 2025

“I hate my family. When will this end?”

These were my words as a child. Here’s what they taught me about silence, reparenting, and finding my voice.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
ParentingParenting
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When the words “calm down” makes things worse
Sep 22, 2025

When the words “calm down” makes things worse

Next time chaos hits, here’s how to co-regulate with calm instead of words.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
ParentingParenting
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Comparison doesn’t motivate our kids instead it wounds them.
Sep 15, 2025

Comparison doesn’t motivate our kids instead it wounds them.

Comparison vs Curiosity: Which Do You Choose?

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
EducationEducation
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The 4 Words That Mattered More Than Exam Results
Sep 01, 2025

The 4 Words That Mattered More Than Exam Results

After a year of gentle conversations, my daughter finally said: “I feel smart.” Here’s what unlocked this shift.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
RelationshipsRelationships
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Children Notice More Than We Think
Aug 25, 2025

Children Notice More Than We Think

From our tone of voice to how we treat ourselves, children absorb it all. Here’s why modelling matters more than words.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
RelationshipsRelationships
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The Power of Saying “I’m Sorry” to Your Child
Aug 18, 2025

The Power of Saying “I’m Sorry” to Your Child

Apologies don’t weaken authority instead they strengthen love. Discover how a simple phrase can model accountability and safety for your children.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
RelationshipsRelationships
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Have you ever felt unseen by your own family?
Aug 11, 2025

Have you ever felt unseen by your own family?

You don’t have to earn love by proving yourself, not even to family.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
RelationshipsRelationships
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When Numbness is the Nervous System’s Cry for Safety
Aug 04, 2025

When Numbness is the Nervous System’s Cry for Safety

Sometimes our trauma responses don’t look like tears. Sometimes, they look like cold clarity.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
ParentingParenting
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Gentle Parenting Is Not Letting Your Child Do Whatever They Want
Jul 28, 2025

Gentle Parenting Is Not Letting Your Child Do Whatever They Want

They’re often confused but knowing the difference can shape the way your child learns boundaries and confidence.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
RelationshipsRelationships
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When It’s Not Your Partner Speaking But Their Inner Child
Jul 21, 2025

When It’s Not Your Partner Speaking But Their Inner Child

What happens when we pause long enough to see the child behind the conflict?

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
Breaking trauma cycles one at a time.

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