A mother's controversial post on Reddit about throwing her daughter's clothes on the floor when they weren't folded correctly went viral. The post received mixed reviews from the Reddit community, but it wasn't until the mother saw comments on Twitter that it hit her that her actions were wrong. She booked a virtual therapy session with a psychologist who diagnosed her with OCD and has since had eight sessions with her. The mother is on a journey to become a better parent and has apologized for her actions. Read on to learn more about her journey.
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A mother's journey to becoming a better parent 💜
After a viral post about throwing her daughter's clothes, this mother faced the harsh reality of her controlling behavior. Thanks to the help of a psychologist and Reddit's wake-up call, she's taking steps to improve her relationships with her kids. Read on for her inspiring journey towards becoming a better mom and wife.
Congratulations on taking the initiative to change and seek help! 👏 It sets a great example for your kids and shows them the importance of mental health.
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A supportive comment on personal growth after past parenting mistakes.
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Overcoming OCD during the pandemic and the importance of seeking help ❤️
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Parenting is hard, admitting your faults is harder 🙏
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Overcoming OCD and becoming a better parent deserves celebration 🎉
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Small gestures can have a big impact on mental health 👍
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Owning up to mistakes and getting help - that's great parenting! 👍
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Changing our perspective on rules can lead to stronger relationships ❤️
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Acknowledging mistakes and seeking help is admirable. Good luck, OP!
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Overcoming denial and working on internal problems. 👏
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Admitting fault takes a huge person 👍, seeking help is even bigger 🙌
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Empathy and growth in parenting journey ❤️
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Overcoming OCD is a tough battle. Proud of you! ❤️
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Encouraging support from a commenter on a mother's journey. 🤗
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Overcoming past mistakes and seeking help can improve relationships.❤️
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Glad to see personal growth acknowledged! 😊
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Self-awareness is key to being a better parent 🙌
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Keep going! Your children appreciate your strength and bravery 👏
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A heartfelt plea for accountability and reconciliation with parents ❤️
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Healing relationships with parents takes effort and therapy. ❤
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Overcoming OCD is tough, but you're strong enough 💪
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👏 Amazing progress! Congrats on being a better parent 👍
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Therapy is a great step! Keep up the self-care 🙌
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Crafting helped with OCD, inspiring effort to change for kids
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👩👧👦 A heartwarming journey of growth and self-improvement.
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The struggle of letting go and letting your child be independent 😕
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Create a code phrase with your kids to tackle control issues 👍
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Supportive comment shows the power of seeking help 🙏
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Cheers to personal growth! 🌱
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Commendable self-improvement journey towards better relationships ✨
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Breaking the cycle of bad parenting. 👏
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