Yet, as mothers, we sometimes forget that in our relating to our adult children. When we can view them with some detachment, when our reactions to them are no longer based on expectations or being dependent on them, we are then able to love them fully and freely. Do not look at your ...
a brilliant scholar, and an active proponent of women’s right to pleasure. During these sessions, the pastor would ask her to undress before the women of the household. He would squeeze her breasts or slyly insert a finger in her vagina and ask: “You are not getting enjoym...
nightly hustle to simply survive. Her anecdotes are humorous, heartfelt, and supremely captivating, recounted with the passion of a true survivor and the acerbic wit of a weathered, street-wise New Yorker. She shares stories of growing up in an abusive household in Albany in the 1940s, a ...
Even if you haven’t been good at setting limits or teaching your child to be respectful along the way, understand that you can decide to parent differently at any point in your life. When my son was in high school, he asked to go to a concert and we said “no” because,...
Structure is essential when it comes to completing household tasks. I believe there should be a set time when chores are to be done. Evenings are usually the best time for chores during the school year because doing chores in the morning just adds to the stress and intensity of getting to...
Click here to schedule a therapy session Jennifer’s previous experience with therapy “Before signing up for BetterHelp, I grew up going to a number of counselors in person, which left me with a very bad taste of counseling. I grew up in an abusive househol...
Growing up in a household where alcohol is prevalent increases your risk of alcoholism. Your involvement with peers as you grow up and the age at which you begin drinking also contribute. People who drink before age 15 are four times more likely to become addicted to alcohol later in life....
As a coach, one of the most common things I hear from people is “I have a dream but I’m stuck on HOW to make it happen.” I’ve been there too, and here’s what I’ve learned… Check out the 5 steps for HOW to make your dream happen: 1. Ignore your Inner Critic The mor...
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c) You lived in an abusive household. You learned early that it was best to keep your abuser happy at all costs to avoid being verbally, physically, or sexually abused, because the chances of you being hurt increased exponentially if your abuser was unhappy. ...