Another’s view

  • When I moved away.

    In watching this video on Forgiveness,by Jack Kornfield,   It occurred to me that the old style of forgiveness is to restore things back to normal, that it doesn't mean you ever walk away or end something, but rather that things… Continue reading

  • Completely New Design

    Wayne Dyer had an interesting viewpoint of the New Year Resolutions, "This is the time of year that many of us make resolutions, or rather, reinforce the notion of living in the future, when really, the important question to be… Continue reading

  • Positive Negative

    My brother wrote on his blog, http://www.messyguru.typepad.com about Being positive and acting positive…being polar opposites, and I agree. What I believe happens is that when you are raised in an abusive family you work like hell to keep it appearing… Continue reading

  • Parent’s False Image

    "I was not drawn to this quote because it helped me to understand narcissism or narcissistic behaviour but because it reminded me of how much I was willing to see myself as ‘the problem’ when I first began the healing… Continue reading

  • The Zero, Labeling Mental Disorders Doesn’t Answer the Real…

    Labeling Mental Disorders Doesn’t Answer the Real Question: Does a “Diagnosis” Mean There’s a Cure? via andrewvachss.tumblr.com Here is a paragraph that is chilling to me.  This is why many abusers pass lie detector tests!  Please read the whole article!… Continue reading

  • Cover Up

    In listening to Iyanla Vanzant speak to Oprah about Family Secrets, I learned a few things.   One, that secrets are usually to protect someone….and secondly, that it is due to shame and guilt.  Also, Fear of a consequence IF… Continue reading

  • Talking Crazy!

    I watched the movie, "The Celebration" twice…although once through would have been enough… it is brilliant in depicting the dynamics of how covering up abuse is impossible; only the eye of denial sees it as gone.  For in reality you… Continue reading

  • Bond of Our Whole Truth.

    "Trauma into Truth – Gutsy Healing and Why It's Worth It" By Rythea Lee This book is small but packed full of affirmations for my journey…and she sees what I see, feels what I have felt…makes me feel normal through her sharing… Continue reading

  • Wreckage We Called Family.

    Rythea Lee's book, "Trauma into Truth – Gutsy Healing and Why It's Worth It." She has words and her Art…she answers questions that she was asked most often…it is an artful book. Here is one section that popped out to… Continue reading

  • Seen and Understood.

    "The people who have lost their parents and families due to abuse deserve the utmost respect and support. These people have risked it all to heal and stand up for the truth. These people are heroes and angels who hold… Continue reading