by Elisabeth | Oct 10, 2014 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Inner Children, Parenting
I have worked hard to maintain my mask of normalcy over the years. I was trained by my family that there could be no external signs of abuse, physically or behaviorally. And since I was convinced the abuse was my fault, I thought it imperative to comply. When I felt...
by Elisabeth | Jun 16, 2014 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters
Adults who have not recovered from complex childhood trauma usually relate to others in one of two ways. They either relate to others as a victim by underestimating their power in a situation or they seek out power over others. I wish I could say that each person...
by Elisabeth | Oct 29, 2013 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Inner Children
I have been thinking about a popular quote by Marianne Williamson the past few days. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.” I am a huge fan of...
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...
