18/08/2026
I found this old video from 2022. Jordy was only about 10. 🥹
I remember wanting so badly to teach her boxing and Muaythai because I love the sport so much. But at the same time, the thought of my little girl stepping into a ring and getting hit made me want to protect her from it.
I’ve always had to remind myself: this is her journey, not mine.
As parents, we sometimes want our kids to follow the paths we love, but they need the freedom to find their own passions. Deep down, I'm always thinking, go, go, go! 💪🏽💥😂 But I’ve had to learn to step back and let her choose.
And then, in Grade 6, completely without pressure from me, she found athletics.
Today, athletics is her thing and I couldn't be prouder.
Maybe one day we'll come back to those punches and kicks. I still think she'd make a pretty awesome Muaythai athlete. 😉🥊
For now, I'll just keep reminding myself: support their journey, don't create your own for them.🙏🏼
