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DISCREDIT – September 9, 2024

Discrediting a person is a common behaviour from someone who feels afraid, shameful, or jealous. Sometimes it comes from sheer ignorance. To those who receive the misjudgment (discrediting) know what is being said is not true and trust that eventually the truth will come out and if the accused is innocent, they’ll be exonerated. Childhood […]

Sharing. June 10 2024

Six years ago I began the hardest season of my life — of working through my childhood trauma. In the early stages of the trauma healing process I learned what I could about the impact of various abuses so that I understood the nuances of victimhood that overpowered my life. I shared things as I […]

Punishment or Discipline? January 1, 2024

The environment I grew up in didn’t feel warm and loving. It seemed that more energy was put into punishing a mistake than teaching how to do things better or think through a problem to make wise decisions. I thought that punishment was discipline, but, this is an untruth. Discipline involves teaching, educating, explaining, and […]

WHAT IS THE FAMILY SCAPEGOAT JULY, 2023

Perhaps you’ve heard the term scapegoat or scapegoating before.   After learning more about it — and from personal experience — I’m sharing what I found.   When it comes to family dynamics, scapegoating is a form of emotional abuse. A scapegoat is a person who is blamed or punished for the family issues/problems. Being the scapegoat […]

WHAT ABOUT SIBLING ABUSE – JUNE 27, 2023

Before we get started 😊 —Let’s be clear on the meaning of various words.   Siblings are identified as full siblings, half-siblings, step-siblings, foster siblings, cousins, and anyone who lives with or is an integral part of the family of origin.     Abuse is defined as cruel or violent treatment.   WHO’s (World Health Organization) […]

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