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One mother sought help after hitting her son whenever she lost patience, making him fearful and constantly on edge.
In Singapore, a woman named Beth sought help from Viriya Community Services after her marriage became strained by financial stress and physical fights. Overwhelmed by frustration, she struggled to regulate her emotions, often hitting her son when she lost patience. Her husband also had anger issues, which would sometimes result in him throwing objects around the house.
Their son became fearful and constantly on edge due to these unpredictable outbursts and frequent arguments at home. Beth recognized the impact of her actions on her son and sought help to learn ways to regulate her emotions and rebuild their relationship.
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