A humble woman prays

Our words can cut right through the hearts and confidence of our sweet babies. Regardless of their age. If you speak words that are negative to another person, the damage can replay for a lifetime.

NOTE: If you responded in anger with physical violence or even thought about violence- You need professional help now! Call 1-800-799-7233 or contact your local domestic abuse hotline. There is never an excuse to physically strike another person.

The words of anger that you regret!

We don’t mean to do it. We are exhausted. The housework has taken over our lives. Our job is too much! We are running late on getting supper on the table. Someone said something to hurt us. That driver just cut us off. We are angry at the other driver but when a little voice speaks , we respond in anger. The pain has been spewed to our little one.

I try to immediately respond, face to face with my little one to show the blame is mine. You were not wrong, I was wrong. Please forgive me for ……. Then hugs and kisses heal the damage. But is this the right way to erase the hurt?

How would you repair the hurt and damages?

Stopping the cycle!

Want to raise a child’s confidence and self esteem. Help is here

We try to never do it again but we all make mistakes and cause damage. It is our responsibility to correct our mistakes and heal the damage.

Here is an article with some good advice on how to stop treating your child, your spouse or anyone in a damaging way. Click here.

How do you become less likely to express in angry words?

Try these tips:

Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper

1. Think before you speak. In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to say something you’ll later regret. …
2. Once you’re calm, express your concerns. …
3. Get some exercise. …
4. Take a timeout. …
5. Identify possible solutions. …
6. Stick with ‘I’ statements. …
7. Don’t hold a grudge. …
8. Use humor to release tension.
9. Practice relaxation tips
10. Get professional help before more damage is done.
11. Mayo clinic offers more information on anger management. Go here

Get the help that you need as an abuser, physically and verbally. Get help if you are being abused. You don’t deserve it. No matter what your abuser says. Reach out for help now!

Let us pray…

Lord, Stop the violence in the world. Stop those who hurt others with their actions and/or their words. Make us see the damage that we cause to others. Make us see the anger in ourselves. We Pray for all! Amen