ABSTRACT
Maybe you’ve had a conversation with your child about school or homework and you realize you missed an opportunity to connect with them using this new style of communication. Or maybe, it’s a scenario where things really fell apart and you’re both fed up and exhausted. You know, the situation where you’re left feeling awful, maybe even with a shame-hangover for things you said or did? For me, it’s like a sinking pit. In the moment, it can feel bad or like there’s been irreparable damage or that you’re doomed to repeat the cycle forevermore. Although things eventually calm down and smooth over, it can still feel awkward and unfinished, and the regret for not having handled things more calmly and productively can linger.
