Can I see others for who they truly are, or for who I want them to be? Too often we equate dependency with love.
Addicted to love: Dependency in relationships
Shame, guilt and fear: my favourite cocktail
Today has been a rollercoaster, but I didn't think I would be feeling like this tonight. Instead, I am feeling ashamed, guilty and fearful.
Why we hate people depending on us – or boundaries 101
It's a primal itch pushing us away from others: the reluctance of being relied upon.
My secret tip to DEACTIVATE your ego!
No matter our self-growth, once our ego gets triggered it's hard to see the bigger picture. Here's a trick to quickly disengage!
Emotional incest: when children raise their parents
By my mother's own accord, I raised her. The mother-daughter dynamic became reversed, but why?
Not doing it for praise (and yet…)
This month, I spearheaded the campaign to remove a predator from my social group. Not only triggering, I am disheartened at how hard I've had to fight for this.
Reacting vs responding – how to keep your side of the street clean
Whatever is going on in my life is not an excuse for how I'm feeling, and especially not for how I'm acting. But how to stop reacting and respond instead?
One self-imposed crisis after another
My friend looks relieved as he recounts his drama-filled days."I used to say to my wife 'we cannot have things too nice because they always go wrong'.I do not think like that anymore. My days are quiet now, peaceful."I too identify with his words. Did I love the drama, or did the drama love me?... Continue Reading →
Desire to parent means wanting to BE parented
As a childless gal, I wouldn't dare to make this statement myself. Do people have children when they want to be unconditionally loved?
Why I go-go-go instead of let go!
While I work hard play hard, even my play won't ever chill. Why do I prefer to go-go-go instead of letting go?
Reparent Your Soul 