JUST WHAT DO I MEAN? The featured image above holds the answer to this question. The word cloud contains many emotions experienced by those confronted with negative reactions. Perhaps in the form of words or even by threatened actions. Reading the emotions tells us what our words and actions may do to another. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. […]
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Conflicted Hearts: A Daughter’s Quest for Solace from Emotional Guilt by D.G. Kaye
Somehow I believed it was my obligation to try to do the right thing by her because she had given birth to me.Burdened with constant worry for her father and the guilt caused by her mother’s narcissism, D.G. Kaye had a short childhood. When she moved away from home at age eighteen, she began to […]
Mother’s Day and My Memoir
Years ago I hated Mother’s Day. The search for a card was the worst. A card that didn’t say: “Mom, you’re the greatest,” “I adore you, Mom,” “Mother, you’re the best ever!” And Hallmark had plenty more I ignored and didn’t buy until I felt guilty. The verses and kudos didn’t fit the mother I […]
Silenced Voices of Abused Children
Today I am pleased to join Gwen Plano on her blog, From Sorrow to Joy–Perfect Love. Last week Gwen visited me, and now I have the privilege of visiting Gwen. I hope you’ll come over and read my post and take a look around Gwen’s blog. Silenced Voices of Abused Children A little spoken of […]
Writing as a Pathway to Healing by Guest Kathy Pooler
Today my guest is Kathy Pooler, author of Ever Faithful to His Lead: My Journey Away from Emotional Abuse. My review of Kathy’s memoir is here. As part of her WOW! Women on Writing blog tour, Kathy shares her thoughts and beliefs about writing as a pathway to healing. Join us in the comment section to share your own thoughts […]
Ever Faithful to His Lead: My Journey Away from Emotional Abuse by Kathy Pooler | A Review and a Giveaway
WINNER OF BOOK GIVEAWAY IS DOLORES NICE-SIEGENTHALER! Congratulations, Dolores. Watch your email for more information on receiving your copy of Kathy’s memoir. Nothing can rescue her until she decides to rescue herself Kathy loses touch with the faith she was brought up with as she attempts to find her way in the world, leaving her […]