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.



A child’s worth is not measured by a competition or exam scores.


Words spoken in frustration can leave lasting scars.


Encouragement fosters confidence, while criticism builds fear.


Every child has unique strengths—nurture them instead of forcing predefined roles.


Healing starts when we break the cycle of harsh words and replace them with understanding.

myself DR.kavitha dev ayurveda practitioner residing in chennai

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