Become Your Best Self
Become Your Best Self
Do you struggle to feel love for yourself? If so, it might result from childhood wounds. When we have been hurt by others, it can be hard to feel love for ourselves. Practicing self-love can help us focus on healing the scars from these wounds. It is hard to feel love for yourself when you …
Parenting style matters in preventing dysfunctional families that engage in harmful behaviors that traumatize children, which may follow them into adulthood. The reality is that many parents are simply parenting their children how they were raised, even if they were raised in dysfunctional homes. How you were parented becomes how you decide to parent …
There is a simple truth in life: we can’t change anything without committing to it. This applies to every aspect of our lives and if we want to change something for the better, we need to work on it from the inside out. So what can you do to transform your life tomorrow? This …
I understand the pull your family ties have on you. I mean, everywhere you look in society, you are told how important your connection is to your family. Ever heard the expression “Blood is thicker than water”? Family first has been a “thing” since the beginning of time. But you are likely to draw blank …
The entire purpose of television is to entertain. No one would watch it if everyone was clean cut and wholesome. Those characters would be boring to watch. That’s why most television shows feature dysfunctional families. Think about your favorite television show. Who are the characters? Are they flat, or do they have a personality that …
Growing up in a dysfunctional family has a tremendous impact on a child’s sense of self, security, and sanity. Children exposed to unhealthy parenting will have issues as adults if they do not address those problems. Most people don’t want to talk about painful childhoods. But as long as we remain silent, more children …
Case Study: Freda, Pearl, and Neta In order to understand enmeshment, take a look at this case study of three generations of women. Freda is a hardworking person. She budgets her money, so she can have what she needs and what she wants from time to time. This year, she wanted the Italian made knee-high …
“Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays…” Perry Como The holidays are here again. At this time of year, we’re reminded how important it is to spend time with family and be together. But what are you supposed to feel or do when your family is toxic and dysfunctional? Should you take a …
We all know the importance of setting boundaries. Boundaries divide what is yours and not yours. However, many people find it difficult to set boundaries because they are too scared to say “no.” As children, many of us lacked healthy boundaries in our families either because they did not teach us how to set them, …
Forgiveness is A Long, Hard Process for The Lost Inner Child Graveyard Release Forgiveness is a big, hard pill to swallow. I remember the day I finally let go of my anger and hurt towards my father and forgave him. I visited his gravesite several years after his death. I don’t know why I …
