"The hero child is the child who fantasizes that if he or she accomplishes enough, then the whole family will be "o.k.". This child is overly conscientious, conforms to all the rules, and constantly seeks approval. In spite of being a high achiever, the hero child always feels inadequate."
D pointed the above out to me this morning. She said "You were a hero child. Google it." I did.
Looking back I can see how I morphed that into my adult life. Therapy has really taught me how to get myself out of the hero mode and into the failing-all-the-time-but-God-loves-me-and-I'm-great-with-that mode. I tried Googling this new mode but it hasn't been created yet. Maybe I should patent it?
It's ok to fail when you've got your eye on the One because He's got His eye on you too.
I was a hero child too for awhile! Then a scapegoat. Oh that one is so much more fun, but lonlier. I love your posts. Keep it up!
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