"You're bigger than what is making you anxious" -Good Life Project Today, allow yourself a break from your worries, your stresses, and the things that are weighing you down. It's easy for the weight of a couple of heavy situations to become overwhelming after carrying for them too long; Remember to put them down from [...]
I grew up in a very conservative family. We didn’t talk about sexuality, and I never felt like I would be supported if I came out to my family. So I never did. My parents scoffed and told me to stop when I kissed girls in front of them on the lips and they encouraged [...]
We've all been there; Whether you're a biological parent, a stepparent, an aunt/uncle, grandparent or friend, more than likely you've experienced a time when a child was asking you questions about their parent. Of course, this is often when words fail us the most, and its easily one of the most common times adults and [...]
Divorce and custody proceedings are often high-stress, contentious events that can cause extreme behavior on the part of those involved. Some cases have resulted in situations tied to what was often called "malicious mother syndrome" but is now referred to as "malicious parent syndrome." This syndrome was first theorized by the psychologist Ira Turkat to describe a [...]
Co-parenting is a learned art... you're not born with all the knowledge you need to make your co-parenting relationship a successful one. No one is ever fully prepared for all the trials and tribulations that come with co-parenting, let alone a situation that is high conflict. Biological parent or stepparent, it's a learning curve. One [...]
I saw a quote today that needed to be shared! You know how it is! So here I am with the inspiration, another "Quote Of The Day" & subsequent reflection! "Don't be so quick to judge me. After all, you only see what I choose to show you."Etsy member | Planetta444 Reflection This quote delivers [...]
Connecting with people makes us feel good, and communication is a sacred part of that process. We all have a strong need for connectivity and belonging. This is why positive social interactions increase our subjective wellbeing and provide greater life satisfaction (Lyubomirsky, 2008), But often we forget just how much goes into communicating with someone. Like relationships, [...]
Today we reflect on choice. When you embrace the idea that when you don't change you are choosing to stay where you are, doors open for you. Growth can be uncomfortable. But that doesn't mean that you should stay comfortable if that means that you have grown stagnant. I can only say this one way... [...]
In the aftermath of a tragedy, trauma, or abusive experience, many initially take on a victim mentality. This is a completely normal response to traumatic events. When working through trauma, we gain acceptance of the events, and take control of our healing process by moving forward. Recognizing history and learning to grow through its experiences. [...]
"Some of the most important things you can communicate to a child are that feelings are okay, mistakes are fixable, and there's nothing they could do that would push you away or make you love them less. Behavior is not perfect; it is communication. Embrace the imperfect and show children they are worth holding close [...]
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