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FLM Describe the most significant changes you’ve seen in yourself from starting out as a young millennial professional to becoming a young millennial mom.
DF: The most significant change from being a young millennial professional to becoming a young millennial mom most certainly has been my priorities. As a professional my job and being on the move was my priority because I had no other responsibilities outside of that. Once I became a mom my priority changed to being a good mom, which always came first. That meant being healthy inside and out so that I could be present and bring a healthy approach to parenting. The longer I am a mom the more I am aware that my past traumas and healing from them directly impact my parenting. Self-awareness was key in my journey as a mom. I began to peel the onion of what I did or why I reacted a certain way to any situation. Many times, when I did that I noticed my responses were exacerbated because of those traumas and experiences I had not yet resolved.
FLM: Share how your relationship with your adopted parents has influenced your own parenting.
DF: First and foremost I do not refer to them as my adopted parents. They have been my parents and always will be. Their unconditional love has shaped my parenting immensely. They both have taught me what good parents are and how to love my children well. They have showed from start to finish what it means to be transparent and have a heart for giving. Parenting is giving. It’s a true act of selflessness. Some exceed while others don’t but within parenting we must have grace for ourselves and others. My parents taught me so many lessons that feed into my parenting but most of all grace and mercy and to walk in Jesus’ character as much as possible.