Until now, I’ve written about the adjustment with my promotion to Parental Consultant. However, it does not stop there. I am also co-parenting with my daughter, the mother of my grandson. Never in a zillion years did I phantom becoming a caregiver to my adult daughter’s child. Likewise, I wanted to be the grandparent that… Continue reading
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Setting Boundaries and Finding Peace
When my children entered adulthood, I received a promotion to consultative parent. In my new role, offering advice when asked but expecting my children to do as I recommended is not in the job description. Even if their choice results in an emotional or monetary mishap. To say the least, it was not easy to… Continue reading
New Normal…What is “normal” anyway?
In my twenties, I thought about what I’d do when my children were out of diapers, potty trained, and childcare. Ironically, in my early thirties, as my older two were in approaching middle school, I frequently considered the liberties of a quick run to the grocery store without having to pack everyone up. However, in… Continue reading
Empty Nest: Reinvention through MORE
For August, I want to write about the evolution of change. Ultimately, for me, that change began in my home. I imagined an empty nest in the traditional sense for a long time. When my children were in high school, I started to think about what the house would be like once they went away… Continue reading
Encouragement: My Pathway to Creativity
Exploring my inner child has been healing. In fact, I’ll continue the work of ensuring the little girl within has a voice, and is protected. Along with cultivating a healthy and safe space as I continue my healing journey. As this series comes to an end, I want to write about the two teachers that… Continue reading
Loving Me In Spite Of: My Journey of Exploring My Inner Child
My journey to self-love began with changing my mindset. As I explored my inner child, I discovered unfortunate incidents buried deep within me, and they lay dormant until a triggering event happens in my life. The triggering event is the catalyst for how I respond. Loving me includes healing from these things, ridding myself of… Continue reading
My Healing Journey: Believe In Me
I’ve been self-critical. Constantly judging myself. Often, I’ve wondered why I inflicted so much pressure on myself. As if I had little or no belief in myself. Almost like fleeting belief. Mixed emotions. Little self-trust while no one knew of my struggle while on my healing journey. Finally, with the help of a therapist, I’ve… Continue reading
Acknowledge Me: Exploring My Inner Child
As I prepared to write this post, I asked myself, “why is acknowledgment important?”. Immediately, I thought I want to acknowledge the little girl within -my inner child because being recognized feels good. As well as, the internal appreciation that comes from the words “I see you”, or “you got this.” Acknowledgment equates too many… Continue reading
ABLE: Exploring My Inner Child
As a child, I looked forward to summer break. Sleeping in. Playing outside. Riding my bike. Going to Dairy Queen on 5th Ave. Recreation at West Side. Being outside until the streetlights came on. It made me happy. Brought me excitement. Honestly, I didn’t have a care in the world. Meaning that when I flipped… Continue reading
Putting It Into Practice: “Mkay”
My dad is an instrumental part of my life. Although he is not here in body, he lives on in spirit. Hearing a snippet of his voice “mkay” or “love you too, babe.” His laugh. Feeling his hug. Picturing him standing back, observing what his family is doing. I imagine him sitting on my lanai.… Continue reading