I had to check me.

Old habits tried to rise up, and I reacted. But it didn’t sit right in my spirit — especially with my babies watching and having to get that behavior from me.

So I walked back in that room, looked my kids in the eyes, and I apologized.

Not just to teach them right… but to break cycles I once lived in.

This is what accountability looks like.

This is what healing feels like. 🕊️

#GentleParenting #Accountability #HealingMother #BreakingCycles #GrowthMindset #FaithfulParenting #SpiritualEssence

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Ira Stewart

They cared just didn’t know how to process it. 🥰

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Jacklyn 💋

That is wonderful thing that you noticed and you went back and you apologized and they will remember that good job🥰 God bless and continue to be a strong mother. Much love to you and you got this, sis.

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