I Was Parenting In A Way That I Hated

When we first connected, I was experiencing high levels of anger/rage and was feeling overwhelmed with life and disconnected from my kids. I was reacting disproportionately to things and parenting in a way that I hated but couldn’t seem to change.

Since coaching, it feels as though I’ve finally given myself permission to live in a different way. Specifically, being able to work out what does and doesn’t serve me, and being able to let go of the latter with more ease.

Also, every time my son has a tantrum (which is often!), I feel more confident in how to deal with him and my reaction is slowly becoming less visceral and angry - which feels massive.

I surprised myself the most during the series by how much I enjoyed stuff that I didn’t think I would - stuff that I would previously have deemed to be “hippy,” or “airy fairy.” For example, starting to think about my menstrual cycle and femininity and how that affects everything else in life. This has allowed me to rationalise how I’m feeling and focus on its temporary status rather than catastrophizing everything.

My biggest learning was how rubbish my childhood was from an emotional perspective, but that with the right focus and tools, I absolutely have the power within me to change it.

I think the series was definitely good value and I’m really glad I did a second series as it gave me the time and space I needed to work everything through.

Thank you, Lavinia - you are phenomenal at what you do!

~ Liz Hamilton, HR business partner & mama, UK