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Damian is grateful for Aunty Crystal too (pt 2)

If you missed it, here's part one of this blog here: https://lesliefontanilla.com/blog/29154/so-grateful-for-my-partner-in-believing-crystal-pt-1-

The change that I noticed in Damian has been the biggest impact for me.  The first time we went over he did not want to give me any space even though their yard is bigger than my apartment.  He would check on me constantly and his tantrums were almost unbearable.  Aunty Crystal stepped up and was able to speak his language and give me space to process and release as well.  Now Damian knows Auntys is a safe space for him and us.  With their toys and big trampoline and animals there’s always a ton to do and explore and create.  Now he never wants to leave and when we haven’t visited in awhile he will ask, “When are we going to Aunty’s?!”

The biggest tool we’ve taken away so far is the shift your shiitake strategy.  It comes back to check our own energy, seeing how it affects others and taking responsibility and accountability for our actions.  Damian is so much better now at using his words. There’s a kid sized red shift your shiitake chair that D used a few times. When he has big feelings he sits there and calms down and processes the situation. It’s like a mindful and graceful personal time out.  

My son and I are both highly sensitive people and to process our big feelings in a way and place that feels good is so different.  In the past I was told my feelings were wrong or too much and basically, I was too much to handle.  Seeing him expressing himself and gaining confidence and courage to know it's ok to have feelings as long as we don’t hurt others or ourselves in the process.  We are all weird and different in our own way and that’s our superpower. 

Feeling safe to open up and be ourselves completely and without judgement with unconditional love is so huge and has been a game changer for us.  Now Damian and I are closer than ever before. We are having more conversations and having more fun together. Everyday is a work in progress and I am just so grateful for Crystal’s guidance and support and I know we will be partners in believing for this lifetime and our impact will be felt for generations to come by taking of ourselves first and giving ourselves the love we need and deserve so we can help more families do the same.  

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My Story

 

Ever since I was a young child, I was always very moody.  Considered ultra sensitive, my anxiety was always through the roof.  As a young adult I got therapy and took prescription drugs which I thought would help.  I even had an as needed anxiety medication I had a panic attack.to keep on me just in case. I just wanted to feel like myself again.I tried different medication and therapists, hypnotherapy, whatever I could find.  When I found out I was pregnant with my son, I decided to stop all medications, even down to over the counter to protect my baby. I liked not taking a bunch of pills daily but I didn’t feel like I was getting any better.  Everyday I put on a face so everyone around me would believe everything was okay when I knew I clearly wasn’t. 


I always clung to a Higher Power for protection and guidance and my faith carried me through many years of uncertainty and very high stress. I was unhappy in my relationships, my job, and more. I felt like my whole life needed a makeover but I had no idea where to even start. One day this lady came into the store where I worked and she shared a new way of thinking.


Now I’m so much happier and feel a million times better overall. My faith in the Universe/Higher Power/God/Spirit grows more and more each day.I am working on my health and wellness and my life has changed drastically. I gained confidence in myself to leave bad relationships, left a job and found a better one (or two).  Most of all I see my dream life vision coming together slowly, yet surely. I’m so excited to help others do the same.I have an amazing support group of awesome women all working together to achieve our dreams. I see that the power of positivity and love is contagious and I’m happy I can share that with the world.  Of course I still have ups and downs but now I have tools to help myself and others that can relate.


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