Self-love at the holidays One Christmas as a child we did the annual ritual of getting all dressed up, going to the big family holiday party. Lots of very punitive conversation in the car about “being on our best behavior or else”. The car ride ritual threat of punishment done I get to Aunties house […]
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How to say no to difficult family
How to say no to difficult family Around the time of the holidays, I get lots of call from client nervous about dealing with difficult family at the holidays. Especially if they have to say “no” to something that Mama really wants but you don’t. I’m all about writing so I thought I would give […]
Thank you..no, no, no, thank YOU!!!
Thank you..no, no, no, thank YOU!!! Ah..Thanksgiving 6 hours of cooking for 20 minutes of eating followed by 3 hours of listening to others watch football while I hide in the garage and watch the dog show. I do love the idea of gratitude but not the way its done at thanksgiving where I sit […]
Help! I need to know if I am dealing with a Narcissist
Help! I need to know if I am dealing with a Narcissist Right now, everyone seems to be dealing with a difficult person in their life who is likely the dreaded narcissist, especially in family of origin. There is a wide spectrum of Narcissistic behaviors but generally they don’t feel empathy and have a conscience […]
What you need to know about Separation Anxiety
What you need to know about Separation Anxiety As things start to return to some version of the word “normal,” there is a potential problem I think you should be aware of. Separation Anxiety: The feeling of extreme anxiety as a result of a separation of any kind typically from a parent but also from […]