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Each time I have to face a part of myself that is unhappy with a situation and face it head on, I’m stunned by the levels of awareness, acceptance, and adaptation I’m flooded with. For instance, I was dreading a relationship and finding myself hiding from the phone when that someone called. Rather than continue
Finding health, meeting growth, doing the hard stuff Read More »
Palestinians are suffering, they’ve reached the point of no return: Famine. Starvation is one thing, but Famine’s wounds cut permanantly. He causes DNA changes, and brain, heart, and skeletal tissue is damaged. Thier bodies are harvesting muscle, fats, bone, even to survive…. their brains will not heal from this lingering suffering, even if they began
Leaving Zion behind Read More »
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
JOURNAL: The summer, then school year 7/22-3/23 Read More »
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.
C-PTSD and Parenting Part 1: Dysregulation Read More »
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
What will 2022 Bring? Read More »
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
