by Elisabeth | Dec 30, 2015 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Inner Children
I recently experienced the feeling of emptiness again. It is uncomfortable. It feels like I need to eat an entire Thanksgiving dinner by myself but I know that would not help. It mostly feels uncomfortable because it is unusual. With the emptiness, I don’t feel any...
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 | 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 | Jul 1, 2015 | Defenders, Inner Children
Abuse-born Beliefs My inner child holds many belief systems. Most of them are unhealthy. Of course, it’s not her fault. She came by them honestly. Every belief system came with strong evidence of it’s veracity, especially to a small child with black and white...
