by Elisabeth | Aug 26, 2015 | Defenders, Recovery
I Am Enough. There Is Enough. Survivors of abuse often live a life plagued with scarcity. We were taught at a young age that we weren’t enough, there wasn’t enough and life would not provide enough for us in the future. When we suffer financial abuse or trafficking,...
by Elisabeth | Jul 29, 2015 | Freedom Fighters, Inner Children
Dear Inner Teenager, You haven’t had an easy life. You have interacted with a lot of power-hungry people. And I’m not just talking about the pedophiles and their enablers. There were adults who wanted you to be less than you were. There were other teenagers who wanted...
by Elisabeth | Jul 15, 2015 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Recovery
The Re-creation of Abandonment One of the first things I learned in recovery was the inevitable re-creation of our most significant childhood hurts. I thought there would be comfort in that understanding because I loved having an explanation for what otherwise...
by Elisabeth | Jun 17, 2015 | Defenders, Parenting
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 it. And there are a million theories about when it started. But there is...
by Elisabeth | May 27, 2015 | Parenting
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 takes its toll. In an attempt to remember how far I have come, I decided...
