Write your vision and make it clear! Write one positive affirmation daily! While raising and educating my child with schizophrenia. I sometimes felt like I was in a twilight zone. Raising a child with a mental or physical disability can be very challenging. Parents always remember to: think, repeat, and believe positive affirmations. In doing so I can almost assure you, that your burdens will be just a little bit lighter. Sometimes being made to feel like I was not a good parent. Often at times feeling shunned. misjudged, and scrutinized, by family, friends, and my community. For having a child with a disability. Parents I need for you to remember two things. First thing, its always the darkest before the dawn. Second thing, you can turn any situation into whatever you need, or want for it to be at that time. Writing and also repeating positive affirmations is the greatest coping mechanism for parents to have in their back pocket. When all else fails. grab your journal and write a few positive affirmations. Take my word for it writing and repeating positive affirmations has been my save and grace While. On this lonely journey. I hope that it will be the same for you. Staying positive, under the stress while raising and educating a child with a severe mental or physical disability. Can change your mindset, believe it or not staying positive can boost your immune system! Now, how great is that? So parents lets get busy writing positive affirmations daily! 'I Will Remain Positive' Happy Parenting!
Jacqueline Levy has raised two grown children, one with schizophrenia. She was a paraprofessional in her local school system for the past 14 years. She worked with severe and profound kids. Jacqueline studied Early Childhood Development at her local university. She has over 200 hours in continuing education in childcare. Jacqueline is a Volunteer Court Appointed Social Worker CASA Worker. Jacqueline has also worked in group homes. Jacqueline and her husband, Thomas Levy Sr, have been married for 27 years.
