Aging out of parenthood can be a challenging and emotional transition. It refers to the phase where adult children become more independent, maybe move farther away geographically, and/or begin to develop their own families taking up much of their attention. Parents face a shift in their roles and responsibilities. This post gives some guidelines for navigating through this process.

I stumbled across this quote in my files. It resonates with me, especially in light of how we are inundated with today’s social media and how we are influenced by what others may think of us. I wonder if this quote might also resonate with you, the reader. So I want to share it. “We all have stories we tell ourselves."

It has been a while since I posted anything here. Now two months later, I’ll confess that sometimes I have so much I want to say that I just don’t say anything at all. Some of my passion topics I have posted about already, and yet there is more. Spiritual abuse within churches is one such concern I wrote about in the March 25th post. That was a generic overview. This topic is very personal.

What is a Third Culture Kid? Someone who is born in one country but spends most of their formative years, growing up or moving constantly, in another country or countries. This could be due to parents’ jobs being in the military, or diplomats, or with an oil company, or teaching in an international institution, or in some ministry role (i.e. missionary). My parents were the latter. I am a TCK.

Attachment styles refer to the patterns of interpersonal relationships formed early in life, typically with primary caregivers, and how those patterns influence our behaviors and attitudes in relationships throughout our lives. The concept of attachment styles originates from attachment theory, developed by American-Canadian psychologist Mary Ainsworth and British psychologist John Bowlby. There are typically four main attachment styles: Secure, Anxious-Preoccupied Attachment, Dismissive-Avoidant Attachment, Fearful-Avoidant (Disorganized) Attachment.

Determining whether you have a self-love deficit or if you're exhibiting codependent behavior can be complex and may require self-reflection and possibly professional guidance. This blog discusses some signs that you might be experiencing issues related to self-love deficit or codependency.

Narcissism is an overused word that has now saturated the social media platforms, podcasts, books, and blogs. There is the identified personality disorder of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) which is severe and is cited in the mental health profession’s diagnostic manual (DSM), and then there are traits of narcissism. This post discusses a few common traits associated with narcissism.

Growing up, we often turn to our parents for love, guidance, and emotional support. However, for some individuals, this foundational source of nurturance may be lacking due to having emotionally unavailable parents. This experience can shape their worldview, relationships, and emotional well-being well into adulthood. In this blog, we'll explore the complexities of being an adult child of emotionally unavailable parents and strategies for healing and growth.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy is a psychotherapy approach primarily used to treat symptoms of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It was developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s. EMDR is not “talk therapy”. It involves a structured eight-phase approach in which the therapist guides the client through processing distressing memories while simultaneously focusing on external stimuli, such as bilateral eye movements, sounds, or taps. The goal is to help the individual reprocess traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional charge and associated negative beliefs.

In recent years, conversations surrounding spiritual abuse within religious institutions have gained traction, shedding light on the profound impact it can have on individuals' mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. While churches and spiritual communities often serve as sources of support, guidance, and comfort, they can also become environments where power dynamics are exploited, boundaries are violated, and manipulation occurs under the guise of religious authority.