by Elisabeth | May 1, 2019 | Defenders, Dissociation, Memory Repression, Recovery
We live in a world that focuses on the external. We are consumed by the need for status, labels, money and approval. But we are missing the valuable information about what lies underneath this drive. At the foundation is the need to survive. And driving that need...
by Elisabeth | Apr 24, 2019 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Recovery
Our cat died this week. She actually passed on Easter Sunday. She didn’t pick the best day. After 14 years of life, she might have been a little more considerate than to choose a holiday. This isn’t about me though. It is about the kids. I was not her biggest...
by Elisabeth | Apr 17, 2019 | Defenders, Dissociation, Recovery
I have been working through some huge resistance from my karma kid this week. They are feeling anxious about the direction I am heading in this life. They are convinced I will be punished for my newfound boldness as I explore what life really has to offer me. ...
by Elisabeth | Apr 10, 2019 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships
I took a vacation last week. It was an epic vacation. I was brave. I went to two of the busiest cities with two of the most energetic kids. It wasn’t about relaxing. It was about experiencing. And we certainly did that. We did amazing things in both London and...
by Elisabeth | Mar 27, 2019 | Freedom Fighters, Recovery
We heard many confusing statements when we were children. Let’s face it. Our entire environment was incredibly confusing. We didn’t know what the rules were. We weren’t supposed to know. Our abusers wanted us to feel unsure about our reality so we would not fight...
by Elisabeth | Mar 13, 2019 | Dissociation, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships
There is one thing I know about mothers. When we get talking about our birth stories, we can talk all day. Part of that is the intensely pivotal aspect of the experience. It is responsible for introducing us to the love(s) of our life. But there is another side to...
