Some days, I feel tired, frustrated, overwhelmed or worried.
Being a Deaf parent doesn't mean I have to be strong every moment or pretend everything is fine.
I want my children to know that difficult feelings are part of life. What matters to me is how I respond: with honesty, reassurance and a willingness to put things right when I get something wrong.
Sometimes that means asking for help. Sometimes it means taking a break. Sometimes it means admitting that something feels hard.
My children don't need me to be perfect.
They need me to be present.
REFLECTIVE QUESTION
What might change if we saw asking for help or taking a break as part of parental strength?
