Many of us grew up thinking dysfunction was normal. But healing begins when we break agreement with familiar patterns of emotional abuse and choose the freedom of truth. This is the journey from survival to peace, from old roles to a new way of living.

When a parent heals but the child still hurts, it creates a tension that only Jesus can hold. Healing is possible across generations—but every heart must choose that path for themselves.

Letting go in love doesn’t mean giving up. It means trusting God to heal the places where parenting and pain have collided. This reflection offers hope, clarity, and gentle wisdom for parents navigating old wounds and generational patterns.

Parenting from guilt, fear, or silence can quietly wound our families for years. In this reflection, I share what God showed me about surrender, wisdom, and healing these generational patterns.

painful family moment became the catalyst for clarity and healing. When God allowed the “perfect storm” to surface old wounds, He also asked me one question that changed everything: “What would you have done differently?”