by Joanne | Jun 26, 2018 | Abused Mothers, Mothers Abused by Narcissists, Support for Healing, Tools for Thriving
Many years ago, my former spouse put his hand on my shoulder, pressed it down, and bitterly asked, “Are you still growing?” Such a powerful metaphor for his massive need to control, limit, and define me. I would like to answer that question today and say, “Yes,...
by Joanne | Jan 13, 2018 | Abused Mothers, Mothers Abused by Narcissists, Narcissism, Support for Healing, Tools for Thriving
“Loving husbands don’t treat their wives that way,” stated my counselor after I described some of the abuses I was experiencing in my marriage. That session took place many years ago, but I still remember it as a moment of awakening. It was in that moment, I...
by Joanne | Apr 22, 2017 | Support for Healing, Tools for Thriving
Feelings are a crucial part of being human. Without feelings, we would be a shell with no person inside. Those of us who were violated, learned to turn off our feelings in order to survive. If we had felt the full range of emotions at that time, it may have...
by Joanne | Mar 9, 2017 | Support for Healing
The importance of high self-esteem has been minimized over the past years. As an educator, I remember when teachers were told to make children feel good about themselves – boost their self- esteem. However, after so many Great Job and You are terrific messages,...
by Joanne | Feb 24, 2017 | Support for Healing, Tools for Thriving
In the past, I found it rather perplexing whenever I read Mark 12:31 in the Bible which states, “The second is this, Have love for your neighbor as for yourself. There is no other law greater than these.” (BBE) This verse assumes that you love yourself....
by Joanne | Jan 14, 2017 | Support for Healing
While sorting through old photos, I came across a photo of me with two of my three children. The youngest was not yet born. I looked at the image of the younger me. She looked so beautiful and smart. Had I not known any better, I would have thought...
by Joanne | Jan 10, 2017 | Support for Healing
Self-Esteem. Self-Care. To Thine Own Self Be True. Self-Knowledge. Self-Reflection. Self-Image. Self-Awareness. Self-Help. Self-Worth. There are many phrases and expressions that use the word Self. I hear and use these expressions frequently. However,...
by Joanne | Jan 8, 2017 | Support for Healing
If you are currently being physically violated, no matter how frequently, you must get yourself and your children to a safe place. Choose from among the following options: Call the police. Call a domestic violence hotline. Call or go to a women’s shelter Call...
by Joanne | Oct 27, 2016 | Support for Healing
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The goal is to bring attention to the issue of domestic violence and how it effects families, communities, and our society at large. Public awareness of domestic violence is definitely an important part of...
by Joanne | Dec 10, 2015 | Support for Healing
Recently, I heard a young woman express concern for her friend’s safety and well-being. She thought her friend’s boyfriend was very controlling, and his general behavior was creepy. I thought to myself perhaps this insightful, discerning friend would be more...
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