Hello,
I have two young kids and lately, I am having a lot of anxiety and sadness thinking about how the current climate crisis will affect them.
I also have regrets because I decided to have children while knowing about the climate crisis. At the time, I was optimistic, but no so much anymore.
It has been hitting me hard the last few days. How do you cope/deal with this as a parent?
Thanks
A place to talk about parenting.
Be respectful of others’ parenting decisions.
I’ve read a lot about eco-anxiety lately and one of the coping mechanisms is through community action and what you said falls into this to me.
Even though I don’t feel any better in this moment, I appreciate the thought and it will definitely help me when I will be in a better head space.
Thanks
I have spent too much time taking to my therapist about this issue and that’s why I try to think positively about my children’s impact on the future.
I can only control so much of my life and I can’t control them but I can pass along my values.
I am still looking hard at a career pivot to a more pro social industry but for the moment my efforts are best providing stability and safety. I can take more risks when they are not as dependent on me.