08/06/2022
Don't take your child's angry outbursts of defiant behaviour personally. They are in a state of overwhelm and lack the ability to communicate with words. They feel isolated and in danger. They are trying to tell you "I need help". Its not about you (although it definitely feels like it is!). Your child is showing you that they know how to stand up for what they believe in and they have a strong sense of what is fair and not fair. Try and take a breath and wait for the storm to blow over before you talk to them.