Broken Crayons Still Color: A Lesson in Parenting & Healing
Broken Crayons Still Color: A Lesson in Parenting & Healing The Power of Broken Crayons: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Healing I still remember the day my mother yelled at me. “You are good for nothing!” she said. It hurt, but deep inside, I knew she was partially right. Coming from a family of actors, I struggled to express emotions during a fancy dress competition. My mother repeatedly demonstrated the lines, her expressions perfect, yet my focus remained on the words, not the emotions. I don’t blame her—she wanted me to be my best. But years later, I realized that broken crayons still color. Now, when I hear words like: “You are a blessing to my life.” “My child is healthy because of you.” “Dr. Priya is pregnant.” I see how my journey, once marked by self-doubt, became one of healing and transformation. As parents, let’s minimize yelling. Let’s nurture, not judge, our children based on grades or achievements. Every child is a blessing, waiting for the right moment to shine....