When we have realistic expectations for ourselves we give our children permission to be happily imperfect without apology or devaluation of themselves when mistakes are made.
A List of Resources for You!
- Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org
- Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com
- Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state
- Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
- Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com
For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com
For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold. Also visit www.sharibotwin.com