Madeeha Damoun

Embrace Your Personal Power: Breaking the Cycle

I want to see your hands raised if you mostly felt powerless while growing up? Not necessarily due to a lack of resources, food, shelter, money, transportation, etc. But, more about the *feeling * of being powerless. How were you made to feel? Did you have the luxury to share your opinions? Were you able to influence any of your family’s decisions through persuasion? Were you able to choose the things which intrigued or interested you? Or was it, that one, or both of your parents or grown-up sibling or guardian made all the decisions.

Empowering Our Children:

If we were not raised to feel empowered, the concept may feel unfamiliar. However, this should not be an excuse to perpetuate the cycle with our own children. Instead, we can break the pattern by validating our child’s emotions, especially the significant ones, and assuring them that they are seen and heard. Making their mental health a priority is crucial. We must strive to raise our children in a way that allows them to experience a sense of control over their lives, to choose their interests, and to have a say in family decisions. It is essential to create an environment where they feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, even if it means pointing out our own mistakes.

Breaking the Cycle:

If our parents made us feel powerless during our upbringing, it is a courageous decision to break that cycle. As we embark on this journey of reclaiming our personal power while raising empowered children, it is important to approach it with gentleness and self-compassion. This uncharted territory may feel uncomfortable at first, but it is worth the effort. Let us remember that the weight of this responsibility should not be underestimated, and it requires us to be patient and understanding with ourselves as we navigate through it.

Taking back your power and ensuring your children grow up feeling empowered is a big deal. By creating an environment where they can express themselves, validating their emotions, and giving them some control, you can break free from feeling powerless. Let’s make a positive change in our children’s lives by giving them the confidence and independence they need. Remember, as you take on this important task, be kind to yourself because you’re making a better future for everyone.