I M Perfect lady

Books

  • Not for Naught.

    In a podcast I learned a deeper understanding of Emotionally Immature Parents.   You can read or listen more at https://momastery.com/blog/we-can-do-hard-things-ep-263/ There are two back to back episodes.    I have lived this – on both sides. I have had… Continue reading

  • I Hold You in My Heart

    I watched Michele Obama being interviewed about her latest book "The Light We Carry" with Oprah and they talked about Michele's friends.  The ones she calls her Kitchen Table.   The Kitchen Table has a relaxed image – one where… Continue reading

  • Off to Show My Soul

    My quilts are rolled up and loaded into the car – their labels have been printed – they are all set to be put on display. I was chosen by the Peter White Library Arts Committee to show my art… Continue reading

  • Comfortable in a Very Uncomfortable World.

    I am reading "Atlas of the Heart" by Brené Brown.    She writes "Our anxiety often leads to one of two coping mechanisms: worry or avoidance. Unfortunately, neither of these two coping strategies is very effective. Worry and anxiety go… Continue reading

  • Flowed for generations.

    The legacy of abuse will not end – the string of denial is strong and tied to friendships and the desire to be accepted and loved. It is coated by fun and painted with holiday traditions. It never looks like… Continue reading

  • I will be her – until…

          I am reading her book "Between Two Kingdoms" – well listening to her read her book. I love the way she re-frames things in order for her to really live life. We often feel like there is… Continue reading

  • The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self

    The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self by Martha Beck is a huge affirmation of my journey.   Her definition of Integrity. "…the word comes from the Latin integer, which simply means "intact".  To be in integrity… Continue reading

  • Unfollow

    I just finished listening to Megan Phelps Roper narrate her book, "Unfollow" –  A memoir of loving and leaving the Westboro Baptist Church.   Wow.  She was born into this cult. Believed, until she began to doubt, question and see.… Continue reading

  • Catch and Kill

    I listened to "Catch and Kill – Lies, spies and a conspiracy to protect predators" by Ronan Farrow  -  a Book about Harvey Weinstein, and the way sexual abuse is allowed to flourish. I first heard about this book on… Continue reading

  • Do Something

    In the audible book "Twisted – The story about Larry Nassar and the Women Who Took Him Down"  a comment was made about – how the perpetrator needs everyone to do nothing. And, doing nothing is the easiest thing to do.… Continue reading