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The bond between a mother and child shapes much more than just early childhood memories. It lays the foundation for how individuals connect with others throughout their lives. Understanding how mother relationships influence attachment styles offers valuable insight into emotional health, relationship patterns, and personal growth. What happened then, matters now, even though it was decades ago. I used to joke that all my emotional roads led back to the (non) relationship wit

I have said it so many times,--haven't you? " I'll do it tomorrow, I'll start on Monday, Let me check my phone first and THEN I'll do it..." Time passes whether you do your thing or not, chances are we usually wish we did the thing when we we first thought about doing it. If I started that -diet, exercise class, self development course--last year when I thought about it, I would be in a different place right now. The phrase "Tomorrow Never Comes" is a powerful reminder of ho

As I leave the big sky country of Montana behind, I’m already missing the sweet chaos of my grandchildren—their innocence, their immediacy, their curiosity. Tears plunk in little drips onto my sweater like when the snow melts in spring. I spent a week with my daughter, her husband, and their two children—a treasured time after years of limited visits. The Montana days slipped by like liquid cascading light as I got lost in their presence: their delicate smell, the softness of

Healing is often seen as a personal journey, but it is deeply influenced by the connections we share with others. Community healing taps into the collective strength of groups to foster recovery, growth, and well-being. This approach recognizes that healing is not just about the individual but about the relationships and support systems that surround them.

A mysterious silhouette presses against a translucent surface, hands reaching out as if seeking connection or escape. Patterns of Chronic...

Anger can also regulate distance in relationships when there is fear of "getting too close."

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Falling in love with another human being is a complex and multifaceted emotional experience that is intricately tied to the neurochemistry

I Am (Not) Fine The tears rolled down her cheeks in a torrent of liquid sadness. " Are you ok?" I asked, which is what we say when...

Healing Financial Wounds: How Trauma Shapes Your Money Mindset Frugality was the money mindset theme I grew up with. I wore my brothers...

In order for us to feel better, have more energy, be at peace or live purposefully the energetic-emotional patterns must be undone

One doesn’t usually associate Walmart with spirituality, but for me it became a temple or church of sorts, a place for deep practice, and

In our journey of personal growth, we often overlook this one aspect: the ability to effectively express our needs wants and desires clearly

This ancient technique of Kintsugi, or golden joinery, offers a powerful metaphor for the healing process.

I CAN’T STAND THIS! We have all been there. We are doing something we can’t wait to be done with. We are hating it. Time is moving...

What's a Nightshade? It's Summertime. The garden is bountiful with those tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and eggplants. But did you know they...

Female Meditator in lotus position in the sky with tree roots anchoring into rocks What is Dissociation? When I began my healing journey...

REASONS I GIVE MYSELF NOT TO HEAL “ I am too old” " I don’t want to go there—lets just leave it in the past” “ I’ve tried _____ and it...

Anxiety can be scary and threatening as it feels like this craziness has taken over and you have no control.

The last thing I want to do when I am feeling bad is sit with myself. I want desperately to not feel what I feel. I want to scroll,...