Emotional Health

Does your mother need to admit she hurt you before you can heal?

A mother who wants your undivided attention when she speaks to you but silences you when you tell her how your feelings were hurt at school.

A mother who swoons over her neighbor’s daughter’s looks, personality, and popularity and insists you be friends with her so she can “rub off on you.”

A mother who wholeheartedly believes she has your best interest at heart.

Mothers who treat their children:

• Like an object with no feelings: Mak…

For many, the New Year feels like a blank slate—a chance to dream big and start fresh. But if you grew up with a critical mother, setting goals can feel less like inspiration and more like something you must quickly run to your room and hide so you won’t get hurt.

How dare I? What if I fail? Am I worth it? Is this mine to receive?

If you experienced a lot of criticism, judgment, or emotional disconnection during your childhood, you might have internalized messages of inadequacy that still echo…

Welcome to the month of May—a time of transition, renewal, and change. As the fifth month of the year, May holds the numerological energy of transformation and change, symbolizing a shift from the old to the new.

In the Western Hemisphere, we can fully feel the change in season as nature moves more completely into Spring. Buds are blooming, the grass is greening, and the allure of being outdoors grows stronger as we anticipate the warmer months ahead.

May also marks the midpoint between 0 and 10—a…

As we step into April - and spring - we find ourselves at the threshold of a new season - one filled with promise, growth, and the subtle whispers of change. The days are growing longer, the sun warmer, and nature awakens from its winter slumber, reminding us of the cyclical nature of life.

Change, however, is not always easy. It often brings with it a sense of loss and upheaval, challenging us to let go of what no longer serves us and make space for new beginnings.

The recent eclipse season, with…

March is Women’s History Month, and it's a great time to celebrate the Feminine in all of us.

Which begs the question, how do Feminine qualities bump up against a Mother Wound?

The Feminine:

This blog is not by any means an exhaustive study of the Feminine but a broad look at the popular view of the Feminine as it relates to the Mother Wound.

Femininity is usually associated with being soft, passive, and receptive. In prehistory, women were revered for their gifts of fertility, the bearers of life…

Welcome to February, a month that often echoes with the whispers of love. In the spirit of understanding and healing, this month's blog delves into a crucial but often overlooked aspect of the Mother Wound—its impact on high-functioning adults.

I often discuss how this wound shapes the experiences of women, men, and children, but what about those navigating the complex worlds of business, professions, and side hustles?

The Mother Wound has many dimensions. While I detail six major types in my wo…

As we step into the fresh canvas of January, a new year is filled with possibilities and potential. Between the holiday reflections and the weight of current events on our minds and collective psyche, I am grateful for this moment to share thoughts with you in this January blog.

January symbolizes new beginnings, a time to embark on the year's journey with renewed energy and hope. Have you been or begun engaging in something that truly resonates with your passion? Can you feel the vitality of be…