Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves - By Naomi Aldort

Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves by Naomi Aldort for me is probably the best 'parenting' book out there that every parent (an every living being) should have in their home. This book is the best for me (and I feel the best for everyone) because it has helped me to become a better parent in a consensual strived for way - living our family life more harmoniously by respecting one another, our autonomy - always unconditionally (to the best of our efforts). Not only is the book about how to raise my son without struggle and instead with trust and uncondtional love but also how to raise myself likewise and how to take myself unconditionally down the path of life with my son in an emotionally healthy way with the aid of Aldort's insight into human nature.

"Indeed, raising our children can propel us to raise ourselves." - pg. 164

I started to blog to share my families journey through consensual living with the aid of Aldort's books (mainly) and many others I feel are worthy of every parents bookshelf. I will be quoting from books along the way and sharing how they relate to me and our everyday life or just generally expanding on them.

I came into the world of parenting three years ago not knowing much or where my new life would take me or where I thought I would and should be in my new place in the world. Indeed, my son has shown me the way but not only am I raising him through trust and uncondtional love, but myself as well similarly along our journey together. I have not had the best of childhoods; born into a neglectful home and in and out of various foster homes from the age of three - being explosed to many different families, lifestyles, and forms of abuse. When I relate to my son, I too relate to my inner child and both are things I have to encounter and embrace in everday life. It is one emotional ride for us all.

My goal is always for my son and I to have a healthy bond and attachment and close connection, knowing that he can always count on my vote of unconditional love for him - always accepting him for who he is and respecting his autonomy whilst helping him to become an emotionally healthy individual through trust and understanding -This is our journey through consensual living.