My DB coach had previously told me that getting W involved in fun family activities, dinner, games, etc.... would be a good thing. It works to some degree - but one night W made a comment that I was trying to make us into the "brady bunch" or something.
This is to be expected. She's "bucking against the changes". Having family time, especially if it's awesome, doesn't provide any positive reinforcement to her actions that are currently hurting the family.
So rather than looking at herself.. she made her brady bunch comment. Remember when she makes those statements, what the real truth is.. and let the water roll of your back.
M(f): 40 D'ed: 8/12
Show empathy when there's pain. Show grace when warranted. Kindness in the midst of anger. Faith in the face of fear.
