50. Let's Stop Telling Children: "If they're mean to you, it means they like you."

Creating Light with Kelsey

In this episode, I provide more space to unpack a couple potent points I made last week. Language is incredibly important in how it shapes the way we view ourselves and the world, and whether or not we'd like to admit it, certain sayings do get embedded into our psyche. I wanted to take a moment to shine a light on 2 seemingly innocent phrases adults often say to children that can be detrimental to overall well being if a child does adopt that as truth within their unconscious mind. I also discuss my current experiencing as I make my story public again. How I am remaining curious as familiar feelings of the past continue to visit me.

Key Takeaways:

• Neutrality is different than numbness.
• Recognizing when a feeling is still attached to a story.
• Is telling your story filling a void or fulfilling a purpose?
• Desensitizing children to 'meanness' can program them to be okay with abuse.
• Calling out mean behavior helps children set boundaries and speak their truth.

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