The way I see it, when it comes to parenting and family, biology is the least of what makes someone a parent, and family…
Month: October 2017
Progress
In the waiting, we become. In the very early stages of my recovery from addiction and childhood trauma I was reminded as…
Simple vs Easy
Have you heard of The K.I.S.S. Principle? No, I am not talking about the “I was made for loving you” band. I am referrin…
Fight, Flight or Freeze?
These are all important “F” words for us all to use wisely. When it comes to processing fear-fuelled situations what wil…
Hiding
Some of us at times of vulnerability become accustomed to pretending and HIDING how we honestly feel, behind … busyness,…
Cruel
Everyone has the right to be angry, but none of us have the right to be CRUEL. Ever said …. “Whatever” dismissively when…
Teachable
Remaining TEACHABLE at any age opens our heart to be able to access more wisdom, enthusiasm, new opportunities and adven…
Fear Storms
“How would we ever learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world” Helen Keller questions us. …
Bittersweet
Until we are willing to do our emotional work to heal past wounds we won’t have the emotional muscle for responsi…
Pollyanna & Proud
“Be glad. Be good. Be brave!” It can feel so much more familiar for many of us to be sad, be mad and be afraid. I…