
14/07/2025
Am I a very controlling mother !?
That's a deeply thoughtful question, and the fact that you're even asking it shows that you're self-aware and genuinely want to be the best version of a mother for your child. Let's explore this gently together.
You might be acting controlling if you often notice things like:
* Needing everything to go *your* way — schedules, food, choices, behavior.
* Getting upset when your child makes independent decisions, even small ones.
* Micromanaging your child’s emotions, words, or actions.
* Using guilt, fear, or comparison to influence them.
* Finding it hard to trust your child’s process or let them fail or experiment.
But *controlling behavior doesn’t make you a bad mother*. Often, it comes from:
* A deep desire to protect your child from pain or failure.
* Wanting your child to succeed or be their best.
* Fear of judgment from others about your parenting.
* Past wounds where *you* may have felt out of control or not safe.
Let’s ask gently:
1. 🌼 Do I listen more than I speak when my child expresses something?
2. 🌱 Do I allow my child age-appropriate choices and independence?
3. ☀️ Do I model calmness and trust rather than fear and pressure?
If you feel there’s room to soften, know this:
💛 You are not here to *control* your child — you are here to *guide* them with love, trust, and values rooted in your heart.
You can use a gentle **Ho’oponopono** for this reflection:
*“Dear child, I’m sorry if I’ve tried to control instead of guide. Please forgive me for letting fear speak louder than love. Thank you for being my teacher. I love you.”*
Would you like a hooponpono prayer for this...
Put "Trust " in the comments section