What were you thinking tree?
If the tree isn’t spiraling into regret and self-blame, why do we? Hint: figuring out how it was our fault would have been developmentally wise…
Ever Experience a Mental Hijack?
Ever find yourself mentally sparring with your mother in your own head—long after the actual conversation ended?
Breaking Free from Guilt: Remothering for the Dutiful Daughter
Are you a dutiful daughter struggling with persistent guilt? In my recent conversation with Rachel K. Hudson on her podcast, we delve into how deeply ingrained patterns can trap us in an endless loop of guilt.
This article explores key insights from our discussion, shedding light on how early conditioning leads to people-pleasing, perfectionism, and other outside-in adaptations. And, we get into actionable steps to break free from those patterns.
Do I have to forgive my mother?
A perspective on forgiveness specifically for caring and empathic daughters with a complicated mother-daughter dynamic
5 After-Effects of Emotionally Immature Parenting
Growing up with an emotionally immature parent can leave lasting imprints on our psyche and behavior. These imprints often manifest in adulthood as struggles that can be challenging to navigate without understanding their origins.
To that end, here are five common after-effects of growing up with emotionally immature parents and how they shape your adulthood.
Disentangling from a difficult mother: relief from crushing guilt
A personal story.
I’ll share what happened with the caveat that if you have a healthy relational dynamic with your mother, no matter how carefully I choose my words, this anecdote may not resonate.