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Finding Balance: Overcoming Overwhelm in the Summer Months while Healing from the Mother Wound

The summer months bring a unique blend of joy and challenges. While it is a time for relaxation and fun, it can also trigger feelings of overwhelm, especially if you are healing from a Mother Wound and have children at home. Balancing self-care, parenting, and personal healing can seem daunting, but with conscious effort and effective strategies, you can overcome overwhelm and find harmony. Read my latest blog post on how to navigate this complex terrain and create a fulfilling summer for yourse…

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Sons of Toxic Mothers

Mothers and daughters are often seen as a package deal, however, the Mother-Son relationship has complex dynamics that impact a man into adulthood. If you have been following my blogs, then you are aware that I work closely with women who were raised by critical mothers. Of course, sons are not exempt from the struggle daughters have faced. Read my recent blog post to learn more.

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Overcoming the Mother Wound

The journey to break a generational cycle isn’t easy, yet it is necessary and rewarding. If you have been following my blogs and articles, then you are surely no stranger to this topic. I talk a lot about identifying how the Mother Wound manifests in certain relationships– such as with a lover, friend, or the inner self– although we have yet to address how to move through the world as a mother.

After dealing with our own absent, attacking, or overbearing mother, we are sure to deal with some afte…

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The Power of Friendships Between Women

Throughout history, women have come together in support of other women. This would bring generations together around a similar and difficult shared experience, for instance, childbirth, child-rearing, relationship celebrations and challenges, life passages, and grievances. Now, our lives are so much more separated. Making it crucial to find a female friend you can connect with. We make each other stronger.
Of course, this relationship is impacted, like all others, by our first relationship: the …

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Romantic Relationships & Your Mother Experience

Have you heard the expression, “I married my mother” (or father). Well, that actually makes a lot of sense when you think about it through an attachment lens. You see, our first relationships have the greatest impact and influence, consciously and unconsciously, on how we perceive the world and those in it. This is natural, healthy, and expected. However, if there were aspects of your early relationships you do not want to bring forward into your adult life, you may find my recent blog post use…

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New Year, New Critical Loop

Every year when the ball drops, revelers around the nation hear the song “Auld Lang Syne” spread the message of leaving behind things we no longer want in the old year so we can bring our dreams into the new year. Often these gestures lead to a sense of disappointment, helplessness, and failure. The exact opposite of the intended resolution!
Read my recent blog post to learn more.

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Making Traditions Your Own

As the holidays approach and family gatherings are planned, it’s natural to become aware of the traditions held by our family of origin. Whether these are religious ceremonies, meal rituals, or guidelines for gathering, there are many ways that we either preserve or discontinue the passing of customs. While some traditions offer joy and connection, some become a source of confusion or even contention as we reach adulthood. As we evolve from children, to adolescents, to adults, we have the power …

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'Tis The Season: Setting Boundaries Around The Holidays

‘Tis the season for special traditions, twinkling lights, and navigating family dynamics. Whether you're heading home for the holidays, or simply staying in town, the most wonderful time of the year can become the most stressful time of the year when personalities and preferences collide. By intentionally setting boundaries ahead of time, we can lessen the impact of challenging family dynamics over the holiday season.  Read my recent blog post to learn more.

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