This hit deep. Especially the part about our kids reflecting back the very patterns we swore we’d never repeat. I felt that jolt reading your daughter’s bedtime comment—those moments sting, but they’re also gifts in disguise.
I really appreciate how you brought such grounded gentleness to something as heavy as trauma-informed parenting. The STOP technique is gold. I’ve used versions of it before, but your prompts—especially “Am I responding to my child or reacting to my past?”—cut through the noise.
Also loved the 4 C’s framework. It’s easy to get caught in perfectionism while healing, and your reminder about momentum over flawlessness is something I’ll be repeating to myself.
Thanks for this, Derek. Posts like this don’t just raise awareness—they quietly save families.
Subscribed + sharing with a few fellow dads in my circle.
Wow, thanks so much, Anton! I'm thrilled STOP and the 4 Cs resonated, and deeply honored you've joined the journey. Let's keep sharing our truths and raising awareness!
This hit deep. Especially the part about our kids reflecting back the very patterns we swore we’d never repeat. I felt that jolt reading your daughter’s bedtime comment—those moments sting, but they’re also gifts in disguise.
I really appreciate how you brought such grounded gentleness to something as heavy as trauma-informed parenting. The STOP technique is gold. I’ve used versions of it before, but your prompts—especially “Am I responding to my child or reacting to my past?”—cut through the noise.
Also loved the 4 C’s framework. It’s easy to get caught in perfectionism while healing, and your reminder about momentum over flawlessness is something I’ll be repeating to myself.
Thanks for this, Derek. Posts like this don’t just raise awareness—they quietly save families.
Subscribed + sharing with a few fellow dads in my circle.
—Anton
Wow, thanks so much, Anton! I'm thrilled STOP and the 4 Cs resonated, and deeply honored you've joined the journey. Let's keep sharing our truths and raising awareness!