As a child, I never felt validated. I very much felt as though my feelings didn’t matter at all, to anyone, like a whisper lost in a cacophony of indifference. I felt dismissed, blamed, and shamed, as if my emotions were merely an inconvenience to those around me. Those feelings of isolation followed me intoContinue reading “The Importance Of Validation”
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Beyond My Control
When I found out that my youngest daughter kept in touch with my ex-husband, her step-father, I felt betrayed, angry and hurt. It’s not as simple as her keeping in touch with my ex. That particular ex was emotionally and mentally abusive to me, he is a narcissist. Living with that man was awful. HeContinue reading “Beyond My Control”
A Situation Full Of Triggers: It Went Better Than Expected
I’m glad I made it to my uncle’s funeral. It was a sad occasion and my heart truly went out to my aunt and cousins. They’re a close family. I briefly said hello and offered my sympathy as this was a busy time for them. Their day must have been just so exhausting. I hadContinue reading “A Situation Full Of Triggers: It Went Better Than Expected”
A Situation Full Of Triggers
My uncle recently passed away and I’m making the trip to the funeral. It will be the first time in over ten years that I will have seen or spoken to most of my family. My anxiety is skyrocketing, old feelings are resurfacing and, frankly, I’m afraid my family thinks I’m bad and doesn’t wantContinue reading “A Situation Full Of Triggers”
New Brunswick Trip, May 2024 (Part I-My Parents)
I stopped by the farm every day I was in NB and saw my parents. It was uncomfortable at times, my emotions threatened to take over more than once. There were moments I nearly started to cry but I was able to reign myself in fairly quickly. My parents are not emotional people. Mom: OldContinue reading “New Brunswick Trip, May 2024 (Part I-My Parents)”
My Phoenix Rising 