by Elisabeth | Oct 7, 2015 | Defenders, Parenting, Recovery
I have discussions often about what makes someone take the plunge in to recovery. I have heard many opinions from those on the journey. And I have come up with a few theories. 1) Those who are carrying the most pain are more likely to start the journey because the...
by Elisabeth | Sep 4, 2015 | Defenders, Parenting
Over the past month, I have written two articles with a focus on anxiety. I have experienced anxiety from a young age. I have also noticed it in my children. And I have some observations about how it starts, how we pass it down, and how it manifests. PsychCentral:...
by Elisabeth | Aug 12, 2015 | Inner Children, Parenting, Recovery
In my family, we like a lot of things. My children have a ton of passion and energy, so there is always room to explore something new. We like board games. We like Pokemon. We like Disney. We like karate, gymnastics and swimming. But nothing, I repeat nothing, beats...
by Elisabeth | Jul 22, 2015 | Parenting
Do you ever have one of those months when you have to move houses as a single parent, and it seems like it is too much to handle on your own, and you are trying to start a new business, and you have very little money, and the kids are home from school for the summer...
by Elisabeth | Jul 8, 2015 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Parenting
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 you need to say. This week, I am having that experience with consent. It...
by Elisabeth | Jun 24, 2015 | Defenders, Dissociation, Parenting
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 they tell me often, but they are unsure of my status as...
