Children triggers | My Weight Loss Journey

Ok, so I won't be using this platform to throw my kids under the bus🤣🤣🤣🤣. I'll try not to be specific.

As most parents know, your kids know exactly how to press your buttons. When I thought my trigger was "death" when my dad passed in 2020, my children were more aware of my "new" triggers more than I was. Your kids study you. They know what makes you happy & what doesn't.

When I thought I had the "death" trigger response planned out, my eldest son had different plans. 4 months into the journey he pulled that trigger like a typical teenager would. And hunnayyyy he pulled it well. 😂😂😂😂😂. The diet/lifestyle change was over no matter how much I told myself it wasn't. Within 1 year, I gained the 30lbs back I lost plus 1.

I am not bitter or resentful for the incident. At the time of the writing of this article I've come to the realization that it was better for my kid to discover it than a stranger or future business partner. Triggers can be disabling and if used by the wrong person can be detrimental to your well being.

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Note from the editor:

My name is Dawn M. Williams.

I intend to address my Weight loss journey in these blog articles for the duration of season 7 of my podcast. I talk extensively about this journey during that season. This article was written in the summer of 2023. It is literally my coping strategy.

I hope this will help someone. Insha-Allah by the time this article is released, my book will be released and available for purchase at iamdawnwilliams.com. To check out my podcast please click the picture below