Hi Wolfin, yes, awareness is a huge part of getting better. Remember how much denial you probably had when you first started therapy? This is the only way to correct things and move forward.

Yes, we do affect our children but you can make everything right again. When my girls were small my anxiety affected them. When my oldest was 4, I finally figured out how much it affected them and I learned to stop it and repair what had already been done. There is nothing like hearing an explanation and an apology from someone who has affected you and an opening of dialogue. It can bring you closer to your children.

Life isn't mean to be bruise free. What counts is talking about it and being there for each other. It is never too late for that.