Back when I lived in the same city where my parents lived, I used to hear the phrase, “You look like your Mom!!” ALL. OF. THE. TIME. Since I moved out of state a couple of decades ago, I didn’t have to hear that any more. Part of it was that I wanted to be able to have my own … [Read more...]
Pointing Fingers
Many times upon meeting someone who finds out what I do and how I am of service to my clients, the first response is always pointing fingers elsewhere. “Oh, you should talk to my sister!” Or, “My adult son needs to talk to you!” Three Pointing Back Pointing … [Read more...]
Never Just A Simple Song
When was the last time you heard a song on the radio or during a movie and it struck a chord with you? It doesn’t matter what type of song it is: rock, jazz, pop or country. If it pulls your emotions in one direction or another, it’s never just a simple … [Read more...]
Why Bother Addressing Estrangement
“Let sleeping dogs lie.” We have all heard that phrase before. Maybe we even use that when someone brings up the subject of a family member we no longer have anything to do with. And you may wonder, “Why bother? I don’t want to talk about it!” The key question is: how do you feel when … [Read more...]
The SECRET Must Come Out
When is it time to share a secret? There comes a time that we take a close look and say...The secret must come out. Do you notice when messages come across to you repeatedly in ways that it seems like you need to pay attention? The first time I heard of … [Read more...]
Facing The Stigma Of Family Estrangement
You have a newborn so it’s time to be joyful yet people keep asking about your parents (the child’s grandparents), people that are no longer a part of your life. One way another, there you are facing the stigma of family estrangement. Maybe you have experienced a death … [Read more...]
5 Signs Avoidance Is Indeed Affecting Your Life
Ignorance is bliss. Or is it? How many times have you tried to convince others and especially yourself that everything is okay just the way it is? That person doesn’t want to talk to me; or I don’t want anything to do with so-and-so. I have no control, so it is what it is. But … [Read more...]
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