Consent: It’s Not What You Think
Have you ever noticed how life comes at you in themes? The universe seems to be sending a message and it can be a nag. It knows you have something to learn, something to integrate or something...
Never Bargain With Liars
Abuse-born Beliefs My inner child holds many belief systems. Most of them are unhealthy. Of course, it’s not her fault. She came by them honestly. Every belief system came with strong evidence of...
A Storm’s a Brewin’
Coming Back to Awareness My kids have left the "mom is amazing" phase. They have made that clear. I thought it would last longer than 9 years, but it hasn’t. Don’t get me wrong, they love me and...
Hey Kids, Just Say No!
Where do bullies come from? We have a bullying problem. I know I am not saying anything new. Most parents and teachers will tell you the same. And there are a million theories about what causes...
The Perfection In Being
The Mask of Perfection When I was growing up, my parents wanted me to be perfect. They were very clear that I must exceed all standards. They wanted me to have perfect grades, perfect looks,...
And So The Past Goes
The Physical Side of Trauma I often write about the holistic impact of trauma. When we go through abuse or trafficking in childhood, there is a dramatic effect on our entire being. I have...
12 Signs I Am a Less Traumatized Parent
Sometimes I lose perspective. And that might be an understatement. I spend too much time comparing myself to others, and in the world of social media, big houses and perfectly groomed lawns, that...
I Am Not In Charge
The Battle for Control During my recovery work, I have gone through several phases of perception about control. When I was a kid, it was obvious that I was not in charge. It was very clear. I...
Parenting and Triggers: Wounds of the Past
The amazing parenting expert, Janet Lansbury, has been a huge supporter of my blog and I am eternally grateful to her. Now I have been given the incredible opportunity to guest post on her site. ...
Stop Saving & Start Loving
We all have that inner child part that is waiting to be rescued. It doesn’t require something awful to happen in our childhoods. At some point in our childhoods, we were not treated fairly and...
