by Elisabeth | Feb 1, 2017 | Parenting, Recovery
I have many clients who struggle with the possibility they can be loving, compassionate, grounded, patient and any other characteristic they need for recovery work. They tell me they can’t possibly be this way because they have never been shown how to be that way. ...
by Elisabeth | Oct 12, 2016 | Defenders, Inner Children
Love, Peace and Purpose This week, I achieved a huge milestone in my life. I have wanted to be an author since I published my first poem in a kid’s magazine at 8 years old. Monday, I released my first book. When I started this journey, I thought the hard part would...
by Elisabeth | Nov 4, 2015 | Defenders, Recovery, Relationships
The Inevitable Triggers This week, I was triggered while doing this work. This isn’t the first time and it won’t be the last. I always journal privately about my triggers. The writing is raw and emotional. It usually involves an inner part who is very unhappy. But...
by Elisabeth | Sep 2, 2015 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Inner Children
I Am Glad To Have Met You Over the past 6 years, I have been blessed to meet you and learn from you. While I didn’t know about you for many years, I have learned that you are those parts of me that separated during my traumatic childhood. While you used to sabotage my...
by Elisabeth | Jun 16, 2013 | Parenting
Not surprisingly, Father’s Day is not my favorite of the Hallmark holidays. I have never had a problem with Valentine’s Day, because being single is my choice. I have never had a problem with Mother’s Day, because I am a mother. I have always been able to make that...
