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Don't Stop Being A Safe Place For Your Children
My eldest son's mother and I divorced when he was two years old. He would spend the day with me every Saturday, and I would also visit him a day during the week. I was very committed to this routine because I wanted him to know that I had not abandoned him and was there for him.
So it was a complete shock to me when as a teenager, a psychologist unearthed that my son lived with a constant fear that I would, in fact, abandon him. How could I have missed this? Were other influences in his life more powerful than my presence?
Regardless, I had to correct it ASAP, so I sat him down and told him in no uncertain terms that I would never ever, EVER leave him. He was forever a part of my life. I saw him almost visibly relax, and it hit me - some things just need to be said. I had never actually told him that before. I had assumed that my actions spoke for my heart. I am not really much of a talker. I believe that actions speak louder than words. But in this case, the words were needed.
I had to let my son know that his heart was safe with me. That psychological safety has a HUGE impact on our children's lives in ways that cannot be understated.
Pray:
Father, teach me how to be a safe place for my family. Give me the right words to say and actions to take that let my family know that I love them and will always be here for them.
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Being a good father is tough. It takes time. It takes energy. It takes dedication. Sometimes we can feel like we are failing. Sometimes we wonder if we are really making a difference. If you can relate, this plan was created specifically to encourage you, because you are making a bigger difference than you know!
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