When reactions are intense and feelings are frayed, it is time to reclaim our deepest priorities and to affirm our commitment to them. “I’m still your mom and always will be. I know it’s hard to remember that I love you when I’m mad and sometimes I may even forget it myself for a moment or two, but I always come back to my senses. I’m glad our connection is strong. It needs to be at a time like this.” The actual words aren’t that important. It’s the tone of your voice and the softness in your eyes and the gentleness of your touch that tell the story.
