by Elisabeth | Feb 28, 2014 | Parenting, Trauma In Society
I don’t write about my mother often. Of all my dysfunctional childhood relationships, my experience with my mother is the most painful. I believe that small children have a disproportionate need for the feminine nurturing energy. When it’s not available, I think...
by Elisabeth | Feb 16, 2014 | Defenders, Inner Children
Photograph by Nicholas Kevin Corey (1971-2012) February is not my favorite month … for many reasons. I don’t like the cold and snow unless I am skiing. And since I am not yet independently wealthy, I don’t ski for the entire month of February. I don’t love...
by Elisabeth | Feb 13, 2014 | Parenting, Trauma In Society
We underestimate children. I have been reminded of this fact lately with so many seeking to discredit Dylan Farrow. I am particularly bothered by the notion that at 7 years old, Dylan only said what her mother told her to say. I find this incredibly hard to...
by Elisabeth | Feb 2, 2014 | Trauma In Society
When I read the article by Dylan Farrow, I was shocked at her bravery, honesty and resiliency. I was surprised at how she was willing to stand up against someone who is revered by our society as a talented artist. However, I was more shocked by those who are willing...
