Clash

Sarah definitely takes after me ... even some of the bad things. With Sarah, the very fierce and stern tactics of disciplining fail more than 9 of 10 times. I almost wish she didn't take after me. I could see how difficult it was as she struggled to control her temper. As if she wanted to let go and act out violently but knew that she shouldn't. I could immediately see the frustration and stress in her face from the inner struggle and regret of having acted out, and that's what made me so sorry. I know so well how that feels.

Learning to be a gentle model of a parent is hard ...