I Just Want To Feel Whole: Jung On The Individuation Process
I Just Want To Feel Whole: Jung on the Individuation Process Creating an EgoWhat Is Jung’s Individuation Process?I Know You Are, But What Am I?Hunt Down What’s Hiding In The ShadowsBut Why, Why Do I Continue to Suffer?How Can I Feel Whole?The Ebb & Flow of...
I Just Want To Feel Happy
I just want to feel happy. Is that too much to ask? After spending most of my life searching for happiness (sometimes in some really strange ways), the “giving up” felt so good. But I’m not talking about giving up the way you might think. I mean giving up my belief in...
Ego Death & Spiritual Awakening: What’s It All About?
“The Ego is a veil between humans and God.” ― Rumi In This Article What is the Ego? What Is Ego Death? Does The Ego Really Die? The Scary Part Of Facing The Ego The Process of Transcending the Ego Steps Toward Spiritual Awakening Stage 1 – The Dark Night of the...
What Is The Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn Response?
If a bear were heading your way, do you think you'd try to fight the bear, run away, or freeze in fear? Your response may depend on what you experienced and learned growing up. While we don't typically run into bears in everyday life, we do encounter plenty of...
High Anxiety? 5 Things You Can Do To Find Relief
Most of my life I was plagued with high levels of anxiety. I understand how it feels to live in chronic survival mode, looking at people and life as threats. I also understand what it’s like to find some relief and healing. To work through traumatic situations and...
Trauma Survivor? Why Body-Based Therapy Is Essential
{Note: I wrote this post for Daily Motivation. Here is the introduction, but to finish reading the post, click the "Read More" link below.} When many people think of “trauma survivors”, they think of combat veterans, victims of abuse, sexual violence, physical injury,...
Want A Better Relationship? Learn Your Attachment Style
We want secure, fulfilling relationships, right? But many certainly don’t turn out the way we want, and we end up heartbroken, ashamed, frustrated, angry, and lonely. On a brighter note, what if we can come to understand ourselves and our partner better by looking at...
Ego: What Is It & Why Should I Care?
“Kill the ego! It’s a monster!” I’ve heard this a lot over the years, but is the ego a monster that needs killed? What exactly is the ego? Why should we care? Let’s dive into the world of ego a bit today, because when you come to understand the concept and structure...
Rewiring The Anxious Brain In A World That Seems Unsafe
No doubt many people have been feeling unsafe in a world of uncertainty the past year. With the invisible threat of COVID-19 swirling the planet, it’s safe to say even those who typically feel secure have been on edge. This brings me to the topic of anxiety, which is...
How To Enjoy A Deeper Emotional Connection With Your Partner
Feeling connected emotionally with your partner or spouse is a big deal for many people. While some may cringe at the thought, others really crave that deep and meaningful emotional connection. For your relationship to really flourish, connecting at that deeper, more...
Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style: What Is It? Do You Have It?
If you want to understand yourself and your relationships better, learning about attachment styles should be on your “to do” list. The reason is that the way you “attached” to your primary caregivers as a baby/child have a direct influence on your adult relationships....
Not Feeling Seen Or Heard? Here’s What You Can Do
Relationships are important. From the moment we're born, forming secure connections with others is of primary importance based on survival, but also based on preference. From infants to children to adults, we all desire to feel seen and heard. By seen and heard, I...
Anxious – Preoccupied Attachment Style: What Is It & Do You Have It?
An estimated 20 percent of the population freaks out at the thought or reality of being alone. They overly rely on people seeking to soothe underlying anxiety that started zapping their nervous system as a child. That over-reliance often causes them to come off as...
Inner-Child Healing Work: Your Inner Child Says “Wake Up!
“She held herself until the sobs of the child inside subsided entirely. I love you, she told herself. It will all be okay.”― H. Raven Rose Introduction The concept of inner child healing work may cause some people to scratch their heads. Inner child? You mean to tell...
11 Things Your Inner Child Wants To Hear From You
Dan is stuck in life. He gets up every morning and puts a smile on for his work peers, but inside, he’s depressed and angry. He’s 28 and thought by now, his life would be a lot different. He thought he’d be married with children, have a nice house in the suburbs, and...
How To Create A Sacred Altar For Prayer & Worship
If you've been wondering how to build an altar, here is a practice guide that will help you out. “The energy in here is so inviting. It’s peaceful, so soothing.” It’s not uncommon to hear this when someone comes to visit. They immediately sense good, peaceful vibes in...
Reparenting Your Inner Child: What Does It Mean? How Do We Do It?
My grandson is almost two. I’ve watched him grow in wonder and curiosity over the past two years and it’s been wonderful. I watch him look at the world. As I watch, I wonder what he’s downloading into his subconscious. His mind. I wonder what assumptions he’s making....
Attachment Styles: How Do You Attach To Others?
Attachment Styles: How Do You Attach To Others? Have you ever wondered why we act the way we do in relationships? Why our partners do? How some relationships last the long haul and others split after weeks or months? Just how do people end up practicing dependent...
What Does It Mean To Be A Highly Sensitive Person?
You’re too sensitive! You feel way too much!” If you’ve ever heard that from someone, then you may be interested in learning what it really means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). Let me start by saying being sensitive is not a negative trait. If others have...
Shadow Work: Dig Up Your Real Self
Most of the stuff you’re upset about has nothing to do with the person you’re squawking at. Not an easy pill to swallow for most people. Shadow work. It’s a theme I’ve dove into the last several years, which in all honesty, has made me feel legit cray-cray at times....
I’m Sad. Ok, Ok, I’m Depressed. What Can I Do?
I’m Sad. Ok, Ok I’m Depressed. What Can I Do? Come mighty breakdown, break me wide open. Carve your name in the caverns of my hollow heart. Rip off the blinders & cut the shadow’s cord. I can’t take one more day of this pitch black. This sandpaper love has...
Moving Beyond Codependency: 8 Key Recovery Principles
Codependency Recovery: 8 Key Concepts In working with people who struggle with codependency characteristics, and navigating my emotional healing journey, I have compiled 8 Key Concepts working toward healing from codependency characteristics that form my understanding...
What is Soul Loss and How Can it Help with Understanding Emotional Wounds?
What is Soul Loss and How Can it Help with Understanding Emotional Wounds? If you visit an indigenous culture that has a Shaman (medicine person), they’ll tell you they believe that emotional, mental, and physical illness could very well be due to a gradual...
5 Exercises To Help You Honor & Heal Your Inner Child
While it’s every child's right to feel safe and secure, no one has the luxury of a perfect childhood. Parents have the responsibility to create a physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually safe space for their kids. While I do think most parents do a...
What Will We Say to Our Grandchildren 10, 20 Years Down The Road?
What Will We Say to Our Grandchildren 10, 20 Years Down The Road?One day, when my grandchildren are older, they may ask me a serious question that I pray I’ll be able to answer with my head held high:“Gramma, in the midst of the 2020 pandemic, and the state of...
Imagine A World Marked With Peace & Love
Imagine A World Marked With Peace & Love At the onset of the Industrial Revolution around 1700, there were about 670 million people around the world. This was before we started using fossil fuels like crazy, extracting more and more resources from our precious...
The World Is Changing: How Does Spirituality Fit In?
The World Is Changing: How Does Spirituality Fit In? It’s an interesting and uncertain time in history. What we are experiencing globally with a pandemic is certainly requiring all of us to think about the future. Our future individually and collectively.It’s easy...
Can We Save The Planet? End Famine? Poverty? The Threat of Extinction? Here’s What YOU Can Do
Can We Save The Planet? End Famine? Poverty? The Threat of Extinction? Here’s What YOU Can DoAs many of you, I spent some years working a job I didn’t really care for. It was alright and paid the bills, but I just wasn’t passionate about it. But the more I woke up to...
Maybe This Is Our Chance To Reshape Ourselves & Build A Better World
Maybe This Is Our Chance To Reshape Ourselves & Build A Better World After spending some time self-distancing and in quarantine, many of us are now getting a deeper revelation that this is indeed a pivotal...
In Chaos, There Is Fertility
In Chaos, There Is Fertility “In chaos, there is fertility.” ~ Anaïs NinI love this wisdom by Anais Nin. In a time of obvious chaos around the world, perhaps it can spark some hope in those needing it.No doubt globally we’re at a turning point in history, with many...
Aha Moments & Why I’m Writing Again
Aha Moments & Why I’m Writing Again2020 has been intense in various ways for me. Actually, I think we can all agree globally, there’s a lot of chaos going on. There’s no doubt at this time in our conscious evolution as a collective that we’re experiencing many...
There Is A New, Higher Consciousness on the Earth.
There Is A New, Higher Consciousness on the Earth In a relatively short time, I’ve gone from isolating in my bedroom under the guise that I’m an introvert to wanting to stand on rooftops and shout, “You are not who you think you are. We are not who we think we are!...
5 Books to Help You Develop A Beautiful, Conscious Relationship
5 Books to Help You Develop A Beautiful,Conscious Relationship If you’re truly after more loving, conscious relationships, you may want to take time regularly to read some enlightening books on the topic. You’d be surprised at how the information you find can...
Those In Pain Need More Love; Not Less
Those In Pain Need More Love, Not Less I think it was Matt Kahn who said that. “Those in pain need more love; not less.” It hit me like a ton of bricks at the time. I thought, “What about those that are being horrible? The haters? Those that harm others?” I heard,...
Inner Healing Work: What Is It & Why Do People Fear It?
Inner Healing Work: Why You Should Do ItAnd Why You Might Be Afraid Of It If you spend time with me, you’ll most likely hear me talk about doing your “inner healing work” or shadow work. But many people don’t really understand what it means to do inner work. ...
Is Divine or Supernatural Healing For Today?
Is divine or supernatural healing for today? Are we to just accept that we’re going to come down with illnesses, aches, and/or diseases? Or, can we actively be doing something to prevent and/or heal such? Are we powerless or powerful? Do our thoughts or beliefs make...
Addiction & Neuroplasticity: What’s The Deal?
Addiction & Neuroplasticity: What's The Deal? With millions struggling with addiction globally, something’s got to break treatment wise. Sure, some progress is being made, but not nearly enough. There’s a lot of theories as to what needs to happen, and...
What is Consciousness Engineering and What Can It Do For You?
What is Consciousness Engineering and What Can It Do For You?For those who want to become more conscious, learning about conscious engineering may just help you out. As you can guess, conscious engineering is about creating the kind of consciousness that you desire....
Faith Is Passive And Active – Resist Being Lazy
Faith Is Passive And Active – Resist Being LazyAsk, believe, and receive. We hear this a lot in faith or spiritual circles, and it sounds great, right? Ask for something, conjure up the feelings that you indeed have it already, and bam. You’ll get it. But it doesn’t...
Are We Already Healed? What’s The Truth?
In the few healing modalities I’ve been studying lately, I’m seeing more and more that healing is basically acknowledging or returning to TRUTH. Surely, we all think at times and wonder, “What is real? What is truth? What is Truth?”I know I have, and it always spurs...
What Does It Mean To Be “Whole”?
“I feel broken. Like someone took a sledgehammer and delivered blow after blow, shattering me into a thousand pieces.” Maybe you haven’t felt that broken, but chances are you’ve dealt with some feelings of brokenness in your life. Regardless of what healing path...
Hello. How Is Your Spirit Doing?
Are You Growing Spiritually? My hope is that if you’re reading this, you’re already on the spiritual awakening path. (If you’re not, hop on.) You’re waking up. Shaking up all that is not spiritual and embracing more of what is. You’re becoming more concerned...
The Spirituality of Powerlessness
I’ve worked in the addiction field plenty over the years and am quite familiar with the 12 Step addiction recovery groups like Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous.I’ve worked my own 12 Step program too – Codependents Anonymous and Adult Children of Alcoholics.I can say...
Parenting Adult Children: Think Progress, Not Perfection
“Mom, can I share something with you?”This, coming from my 25-year-old daughter who seems quite upset about something.“Of course, darling. What is it?”Meanwhile, my heart starts to beat a bit faster. I tense up. My mind starts wondering if she’s pregnant or lost her...
5 Must Read Books For Loved Ones Of Addicts/Alcoholics
5 Must Read Books For Loved Ones Of Addicts/Alcoholics If you've got a loved one struggling with alcoholism or addiction, chances are you're wondering how you can best support them and take care of you. It's not easy being on the opposite end of an addict, that's for...
Darling, You’re Not Broken
Darling, You're Not Broken But my heart is broken. How the heck do you expect me to get up and smile every day?We hear this a lot. We see it a lot. Just scroll through Facebook or check Instagram quotes and you’ll see heartache splattered all over the place.Maybe your...
I Love My Aging Body – Really, I Do
I Love My Aging Body – Really, I DoI remember seeing a woman in her mid to late 70’s lounging at the beach in an old, worn out pink bikini. As I walked by her, I smiled, noticing how peaceful she looked gazing out over the ocean.It was obvious she could give a lick...
How To Tell If My Husband (Or Wife) Is Using Drugs
How To Tell If My Husband (Or Wife) Is Using Drugs Not knowing if your spouse is using drugs or not can cause so much anxiety. Maybe they’ve got a history of drug use or maybe you’re seeing some sketchy behaviors. Have you caught him in a lie? Is he slurring his...
The Call For Peaceful Change
The Call For Peaceful Change Violence stems from the illusion of feeling separate from God. Separate from others. And, separate from oneself. Peace comes when there is a union with God, which results in an abundance of love too. This is to be our aim – a strong,...
Menopause Sure Is Something!
Ah, Come On, Menopausal God. Give Me Something Here Remember the days of PMS? When you felt as if you were crawling out of your skin? Progesterone and estrogen levels erratically surging, making you feel as if you either want to either hide away in your room and sob...
Powerful Prayers For Adult Children
Powerful Prayers For Adult ChildrenWhether your children are 18, 30, or older, consistent prayers offered on their behalf not only helps them, but helps you to have a more peaceful and faith filled heart. I know for me, if I’m not looking toward a loving God...
This God Kind of Love: Wow!
The dark period of my life was necessary. The pain, suffering, confusion, and wandering all served a larger purpose - the death of me. The death of my ego. The death of fleshly driven hopes and dreams.“Listen carefully: Unless a grain of wheat is buried in the ground,...
Proclaiming Freedom From Codependency For All
Proclaiming Freedom From Codependency For All You’re my cave to hide in, my cliff to climb.Be my safe leader, be my true mountain guide.Free me from hidden traps; I want to hide in you.I’ve put my life in your hands. You won’t drop me, you’ll never let...
Help! My Adult Son (Daughter) is Addicted to Drugs!
Help! My Adult Son (or Daughter) is Addicted to Drugs!As a parent whose adult son is addicted to drugs, chances are you’re feeling a lot of mixed emotions over the matter. Of course, you love your son and want the best for him, but he may not be seeing things the same...
What Is Codependency?
What Is Codependency? Ok, ok, just what is codependency? It's a question I hear a lot. Codependency is essentially defined as an unhealthy attachment to a person. It’s a “dependency” on another in a way that’s not really very healthy. It is a term that came out...
We Are Enough: Do You Believe That?
What Are We Here For? Codependency is a popular term, but it's outdated. It's oftentimes misunderstood. And, some people go throughout life thinking they have this "condition" that will always be a thorn in their side. I'm a firm believer that we are not...
Thought Awareness And Reframing Exercise
Thought Awareness and Reframing Part of emotional healing requires us to revisit past memories, perhaps even feeling some of the negative feelings associated with such. Today, let me show you a quick technique that has helped me get in the habit of becoming more of an...
Codependency Recovery Is Important
Codependency Recovery is Important I commend you on your patience and persistence to continue to explore your issues and get familiar with the main triggers of your codependent tendencies. And, progressing in your codependency recovery, begin to implement a set of...
Learn To Set & Keep Boundaries: Part 2
What You Want and Need Matters, So Set Those Boundaries! The reason why some people end up struggling with relating in a codependent way is that they don’t understand the importance or don’t know how to set and keep boundaries. Sadly, they usually come to realize this...
Setting And Keeping Boundaries: Part 1
Setting and Keeping Boundaries “My husband has been using pills for almost a decade. We have two kids together and I’m tired of being the one in charge of everything. I’d been putting up with it alright until last month when I got a call from the cops in the middle...
Please Don’t Leave Me! The Fear Of Abandonment
The Fear of Abandonment Abandonment - being left alone. The fear of abandonment is a very real fear that affects many people. Maybe you’ve knowingly experienced this or maybe it’s haunted you under the surface for a long time. Chances are someone has abandoned...
Inner Child Healing Exercise
Childhood Photograph Dialogue Exercise Yes, that’s me at five years old. That little girl is who went through some scary things and didn’t understand why. That’s the little girl who figured she better be a “good girl”, because maybe if she was “good”, Mom and Dad...
Let Go Of Your “Not-So-Good-Enough” Self
Let Go Of Your “Not-So-Good-Enough” Self None of our childhoods were perfect. Sure, many of us had good childhoods with loving parents. But perfection in the way that all of our wants and needs were met? Nah. Didn’t happen. So, we grow up with some wounds. Some...
Codependency: A Sacred View
Codependency: A Sacred View “Codependency? WTH? I feel so alone. No one understands and I question whether anyone really cares. I know I don’t deserve this, but here I am struggling in this relationship. Is there a reason for this? Is there some big lesson I’m...
Draw Up A Blueprint
Draw Up Your Blueprint Without a blueprint, contractors would be up a creek, huh? Having to build a home without specifications could really cause some headaches and an unsafe dwelling In the same way, we need a blueprint when it comes to overcoming codependent...
Codependent Meaning – Is Codependency Ruling My Relationships?
Codependent Meaning: What is It? Is Codependency Ruling My Relationships? Codependent meaning - The pattern of seeking external things, including people, for a feeling of self-worth. Before we can implement various strategies to eliminate the dysfunctional...
Codependency Recovery: Start Building A Foundation
Codependency Recovery: Start Building A Foundation “I can’t believe who I’ve become. I’m sinking lower and lower, snooping through his phone reading his texts, checking the history on his computer. I want to trust him, but he’s lied so many times – or at least I...
Breathe. You Are Not Alone
Breathe: You’re Not Alone “I just found out my partner relapsed. We’ve been together four years and sure, we had our share of problems, but this has devastated me. I don’t even know what to do anymore. He says he’s done. Says he doesn’t want to lose me, but last...
Step 1- Acceptance
STEP 1 - ACCEPTANCE If you’re not willing to open up and look at the truth – the reality that you’ve been living in. The good, the bad, and the ugly – then you’re not going to get very far in recovering from codependency. You might talk a good talk and know the...
Codependency Recovery – Start Here
I’m Coda What? “Are you kidding me? I’m not codependent and I don’t need a support group!”That was me ten years ago, when I was an emotional basket case and clueless about just how deep I was in a codependent mud puddle.A codependency recovery support group? Really? I...
4 Codependency Recovery Stages
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Oh, The Mystery of Divine Being! Holiday Greetings!
Oh, The Mystery of Divine Being! “But the basic reality of God is plain enough. Open your eyes and there it is! By taking a long and thoughtful look at what God has created, people have always been able to see what their eyes as such can’t see: eternal power, for...
Can A Codependent Be A Narcissist?
Can You Be Codependent and a Narcissist? Some people have asked me if it’s possible that they could be codependent and a narcissist. Now, from a psychological standpoint, the answer is no, mainly because each disorder is at the opposite end of the spectrum. What can...
Embrace The Beauty Of A Scar
Embrace The Beauty Of A Scar Everyone experiences pain in life at various time. We all get hurt. We all go through some pretty rough times. In fact, some of you may be struggling with something painful right now. Do you have any scars on your body? A wound that...
Prayers & Affirmations for Someone Struggling With Addiction
Prayers & Affirmations for an Addict or Alcoholic It's challenging when a loved one is struggling with the disease of addiction. You find out in a quick minute that essentially you're powerless to change or fix them. You can, however, learn how to best support...
Affirmative Healing Prayers
I've created 31 affirmative prayers for healing. Go ahead and meditate on them and pray them daily!Click on the link below, and the next page you'll have to click to get the PDF version.AFFIRMATIVE HEALING PRAYERS Facebook Instagram Pinterest
5 Comments That Will Help You Diffuse A Narcissist
5 Comments To Diffuse A Narcissist If you’re dealing with a narcissist, chances are you’re left feeling defeated more times than you’d like. You’re walking on eggshells, feeling inadequate, and likely exhausted from making darn sure their ego is having a good trip....
You Are a Spirit: 25 Ways to Feel More Spiritual
You Are a Spirit: 25 Ways to Feel More Spiritual I understand quite well that we all want to find meaning and purpose in life. For me, when I'm feeling empty and well, sort of useless, it's not a good feeling. There are certainly many paths to spiritual growth...
5 Behaviors You Should Never Tolerate
5 Toxic Behaviors We Should Never Tolerate “You’re such a frickin’ idiot! Is their something wrong with your brain?” I know, right? How rude! This type of verbal bashing, along with plenty of other toxic behaviors, shouldn’t be tolerated in any relationship....
Life With Someone Who Is Addicted: Lessons Learned
Life With An Addict: Lessons Learned {Guest Post by Kristi C.} No doubt if you’re living with a loved one who’s struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction, you’re weighed down with worry and stress, feeling lost. You feel you’re going crazy and that your...
Getting Older? Your Confidence May Be Connected To Colors In Your Wardrobe
Dear Maturing Woman: Your Confidence May Be Linked To Colors In Your Wardrobe I think I’ve always gone for the grays and blacks on the clothing racks, mainly because these colors helped me blend in with the crowd. To wear a bright color kind of freaked me out,...
Don’t Text Your Feelings!
Don’t Text Your Feelings: Ask For What You Need I express myself better in writing, especially when it comes to communicating how I feel. This might be alright for a blog or casual conversation, but when it comes to trying to communicate serious feelings to my...
The Codependency Dance Is No Fun
The Codependency Dance If you’re like me, you sometimes dance in your home all by yourself when one of your favorite dance songs comes on. Ah, come on, you know you do, and rightly so: Dancing is fun. Well, except the Codependency Dance. That kind of dance stinks....
For The Days You Want To Give Up
For The Days You Want To Give Up “You never give up, even when you should.” ― Kelly Creagh Whether you’re in active addiction, recovery from drinking or drugging, or codependency recovery, I assure you that there will be days when you want to give up. Give up hope,...
Codependency Symptoms: Am I Codependent?
Codependency Symptoms: Am I Codependent? Codependency symptoms differ from one person to another. In fact, every problem that we might encounter, be it depression, anxiety, phobia or codependency, has its particularities.Two people struggling with codependency...
How Do You Pray? The Art of Prayer
How Do You Pray? The Art Of Prayer When we’re struggling with something, many people will say, “I’ll pray for you” and that’s wonderful. I think prayer is helpful. In fact, my decade or so involved in a praying church with prayer warriors as mentors taught me a...
Shadow Work Guide: Digging Deep Into The Psyche For A Happier, More Joyful Life
Shadow Work Guide: Digging Deep Into The Psyche For A Happier, More Joyful Life Dominica Applegate Looking at people in the eyes used to freak me out. I thought they could see right through my masks and see the hideous monster I thought I was. My shadows. The parts...
6 Tips to Consciously Overcome a Challenge
6 Tips to Consciously Overcome a Challenge I am faced with a the opportunity to overcome a challenge. Without going into details, even though they are pretty juicy, I’m experiencing more difficulties than I’d like in life right now. Yuck, right? We all know...
Uncertain Times Call For Self-Care
Uncertain Times Call For Self-Care We are living in a time of uncertainty right now in America. I’d be telling a big fat lie if it didn’t concern me at times. Still, even in times where we don’t really have much of a clue as to what is going to unfold, we’re...
3 Mindsets That Sabotage Abundance
3 Mindsets That Sabotage Abundance I’m quite proactive when it comes to goal setting. I believe writing down goals and creating action plans (and actually following through) to get there are important. I’m not perfect at this, but I’ve become pretty good at it. This...
Need A Self-Esteem Boost?
Need A Self-Esteem Boost? Self-esteem is a crucial element of the human psyche. It's the driving force that stands behind our motivation and willingness to invest in various areas of our life. Without this invaluable element, our lives would probably be reduced to a...
Life Is Not Black And White
Life Is Not Black And White A common codependency trait is black and white thinking. What I mean by that is thinking in terms of extremes. It’s looking at things in an “all or nothing”, good or bad, right or wrong perspective. There’s no gray area. It’s using words...
Try Proprioceptive Writing to Heal Limiting Beliefs
Try Proprioceptive Writing to Heal Limiting Beliefs No doubt we all want a better life. A life filled with more peace. More joy. More money that frees us up time-wise. Better relationships. Wonderful intentions, right?However, peace and joy may be lacking when we...
You Are Not Codependency
You Are Not Codependency I am not codependent, and neither are you. It’s time we drop the label, because the reality is that if you keep identifying with codependency so closely, you’re likely to keep creating the same reality. The codependency movement has...
I Know I’m Codependent. Now What?
I Know I'm Codependent. Now What There's a lot of information about codependency out there. You could read two articles and determined that yes, you're certainly struggling with codependent characteristics. In fact, you could read book after book and article...
Why Do I Feel So Insecure in Relationship?
Why Am I So Insecure In My Relationships? Today’s topic is Attachment Theory and Codependency. If you’re struggling with codependency characteristics, it will serve you well to learn about the various attachment styles there are and how your attachment bond that you...
When Your Partner Is An Alcoholic/Addict
When Your Partner Is An Alcoholic/Addict {Here's an article I wrote for a recovery forum geared toward those struggling with a loved one who is an alcoholic or addict. Hope this helps you better navigate this tricky road...} If you are in a relationship with an addict...
Escaping Codependency In The Sacred
Escaping Codependency In The Sacred For me codependency was a god-send. Don’t get me wrong. It was very challenging to go through the toxic relationship that first pointed out to me that I certainly struggled with codependent characteristics. At the same time, had I...
No More Crumbs
I Will Not Settle For Crumbs Anymore! Hey recovering codependents! Here’s a new mantra for ya! Say it with me: “I will not settle for crumbs anymore!” Feels good, huh? Now, I’m talking relationships here, friends. I mean we will not settle for others tossing us a...
Give Form to Love {And, Merry Christmas!}
Give form to Love Give form to Love. This is what’s on my mind as we celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Love, be it in the form of the Master Teacher Jesus, Buddha, or a host of other enlightened beings, IS the reason for the season. The kind of love that...