The article reflects on a mother's journey from judging other parents who yell, to becoming one herself due to stress from work and family. Yelling initially gets her children's attention, but it sets a dangerous pattern where they only respond to shouts. This cycle drains her emotionally and physically, leading to frustration and headaches. Support from her husband helps her recognize the need for change, and she starts to focus on more effective communication with her kids.
I found myself trapped in a cycle: ask nicely, ask again, raise my voice, and then finally yell. They only listened when I shouted.
Over time, they stopped responding to my normal voice. The more I yelled, the more ineffective it became.
Some days, I was on the verge of tears. Other times, the stress triggered migraines. My husband occasionally raised his voice too, but he never relied on it.
With my husband's support, I was able to make some significant changes in how I react.
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