About our family
Since the biblical beginning of time, a punitive system was set. Rules were put in order, demands were either met or total rejection and damnation would ensue. Up til the present this social construct punishes those who most need saving. Children whose parents weren’t there, orphans, abused or otherwise grew up with emotional and physical …
I have only so much energy to expend throughout one 24 hour period. Someone, somewhere decided to label Energy with the word Spoons in the psychology world. I suppose it’s about how many spoons in a drawer you can carry and how loud they are when they hit the floor, how difficult it is to …
Past observations:I wasn’t given protection from my father. His anger was unleashed; I was his child to do with as he pleased. My father, likewise, never protected me from my mother, either. Come to think of it, it was like I was their property. I don’t think I’m unique in this, but I do think it’s …
Soon, our children will reflect our healthy role modelling; then we can all begin living in safety and security in our homes, and finally taste a healthy life.
I didn’t meet the first 4 layers of Maslow’s Pyramid in childhood, nor in adulthood; not until I realized I am enough. How about you? Lately life has been more than rough. Maybe like you, I’m facing an uncertain future; I’m in danger of financial ruin because I’ve chosen to stay home and keep my …
It’s been some time since I’ve blogged. I’m busy!!! The water calls to me in summer.I’m planning our second vacation (we go in 3 day spurts). First we spent a visit at the amusement park, south of the Twin Cities (MN). With Covid restrictions, we learned how to adapt. The first day was planned to …
She didn’t know what her mother was talking about. Why was she saying these things? She hurt even more.
Whoooo!!! Feeling safe, not being beneath layers of trauma –not living underneath a controlling force, and doing work because I desire to learn has been the ultimate gift to myself!! I just ended my final week of college for Spring semester. If only I had a safe environment while growing up… I am finding that …
In the year 2020 a pandemic reached global proportions; a novel virus sped throughout the globe and governments in most countries shut down parks, schools, playgrounds, bars, libraries, and malls. In March of 2021 the earth’s heartbeat continues to say, “stay home; it’s a pandemic.” We must draw closer to our loved ones and work …
That’s what she told me; my therapist told me this today. She then asked me, “What are your expectations for yourself?” I felt dumb. I sat there not knowing the answer. I flashed back to childhood– I’m sitting on the carpet; my mother is sitting in a Lazy Boy, rocking a fat baby boy with …
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