After 11 years with kids in the “System” and 5 years walking with the Amish, one truth has become undeniable: The deepest trauma rarely comes from the behavior itself… it comes from the response to the behavior. A parent’s response. A sibling’s response. A teacher’s, a pastor’s, a community’s response. That moment of reaction doesn’t just correct behavior — it cements belief. • When the response is shaming, harsh, or rejecting → the belief becomes, “I’m bad. I’ll never be enough.” • When the response is steady, compassionate, and curious → the belief becomes, “I can grow. I’m still worthy. I’m loved.” Psychologically, it’s the response that shapes the story we carry into adulthood — the story about who we are, what we’re worth, and whether we belong. Our responses matter more than we think. Because they don’t just end a moment… they echo for a lifetime. *Is there a response you’ve experienced that caused a harmful belief about yourself? Please share🫶🏽 #ThePowerOfResponse #EpicYourLife #HealingGenerations #flipthescript #createanewstory #mindset #personalgrowth #amish #amishmatcmakers #fostercare #fosterkids #trauma #response