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Conquering your fears

Lisa Martin3
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It rained here last night. Hard. With Thunder and Lightening.

This is a recipe for disaster in my house. Madison is terrified of rain, storms, lightening, thunder, and tornadoes. Bill blames me. He doesn't get that his irrational fear of snakes is just like Madison's irrational fear of thunder and the such. I don't know how to make it better for her. You can't rationalize the irrational.

However, I can't tell her to do what I can't. I'm afraid of spiders. I huge, fat, black one climbed down my bathroom wall this morning. I almost didn't scream.  Bill was gone, so I knew that it was left to me.  I grabbed Madison's shoe (well, it was in the bathroom) and smushed it before the kids got up.  I didn't have a heart attack, it didn't attack me, all was well.

So my question to you all is, how do get a 6 year old to not be afraid of storms?  My conquering my fear of spiders for 3 (aff) seconds to smush one isn't quite the same.

3 thoughts on “Conquering your fears”

  1. We went through this same thing last week, when an uncharacteristically brutal thunder storm hit the Mojave. I wound up defaulting to the ancient childhood fable. "It's just God bowling up in heaven." The guys love bowling, so they giggled and could relate. They did, however, want to know if God had to wear the funny shoes.

    Long term, I've always told the guys that everyone – even Mommy and Daddy – is afraid of something. Being brave doesn't mean you're not afraid, I say. Being brave means you're afraid but do it anyway. I haven't managed to get Big Guy to apply that to his allergy shots yet – he still whimpers every week – but they can at least recite my little homily.

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In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.