Home/Relationships & Family/Parenting insecurities/ThoughtI spent three hours today typing out a post about how to use a "calm presence" when things get loud, but then at dinner I just... I snapped.parenting insecuritiesanger suppressionpersonality maskingShare this thoughtCopy linkShare on XDownload imageDoes this resonate with you?Share Your OwnBrowse MoreOthers have felt this tooThe ones about gentle parenting, about finding your calm amidst the chaos, about having the PATIENCE of a goddamn saint. …online persona gapI sort of snapped today, like, I was giving this whole presentation on the Johnson case and just completely blanked on the exact dates, and I felt this pure, hot ANGER at myself for letting something… …midlife body betrayalI see these “gentle parenting” blogs and how easy it all sounds, but I’ve raised three kids, nursed my husband through two strokes, and frankly, some days I just want to SCREAM because no amount of… …online persona gap) Just totally unprovoked, absolute verbal assault. …intrusive thoughtsRelated ThemesEmpty Nest VoidFamily obligation guiltHidden relationship doubtsParentificationSecret resentment toward family