Raising Courageous Children While Healing: The Generational Impact of Your Journey

Proof that parenting children while healing from chronic illness, surgeries and Complex Post Traumatic Disorder does not destroy them. My son, who is now a teenager, was asked at age 11 to write about a time when he was courageous.

Write about a time you were courageous: (age 11)

I am courageous because I experienced my mom going through a brain disease called Chiari. It would be amazing if she woke up and didn’t have Chiari all of a sudden. When my mom had her shaking it was scary but I was courageous and did everything I could to help. When my mom had her brain surgery it was scary because there were mean doctors and I only got to see her a very few times. When I saw her she was not in good shape. However, I kept doing what I needed to do even though I was scared. That is courage. She right now can do things but she is still not in very good shape. Courage is having faith that something good is going to happen even when things are hard.

Love this kid and yes, courage is continuing to do what is needed even when it is hard and to keep the faith. The things we can learn from kids. Please remember my dear reader that whether you are a parent or not, others are watching your healing journey. Do not despair when everything seems dark and you feel like you are alone. Others are learning courage through us. Only others who are willing to break the generational chain of abuse understand its difficulties. I am praying for you will be able to see, hear and experience how you are impacting others and helping them to learn what true courage is.

“Courage is having faith that something good is going to happen even when things are hard.” Liam, 11 years old

You are having a generational impact. Do not give in to the darkness.

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Praying for generational hope,

Amanda Olson