6 months in the storm

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okay, having an ah-ha moment. I love these discussions, please don't think I am not hearing you because this truly is helping me better understand. I can see now how I was doing it unproductively. I don't think visual is best for me but more of writing it out on paper.

Looking back through old entries I am achieving my goals in how I interact with my son. I haven't lost my temper with him and I have continued to speak in a softer way to him and it has made a huge improvement in his behavior with me. I am definitely going to keep that up.

Goal: Speak in a soft voice to my son when upset or frustrated. I will not lose my temper.
Plan: Take deep breaths before reacting. Walk away if feeling angry. I will validate his feelings.

Is something like that on the right track?