Examples of an Imperfect woman

  • Without their Approval

    Sometimes you don't know what you miss until you get that which you are missing.  I didn't know that it mattered if my mother approved of my actions, when in fact I was blatantly out here doing the opposite of… Continue reading

  • Coat of Expectations

    Every now and again, a ghost of my old self arrives in the present…"there but the Grace of God go I"… It was discerning and uncomfortable, enlightening and affirming…as the new me felt how impossible it was for the two… 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

  • Result of Hostility.

    The chance encounter with my mother, was a snapshot of my relationship with her, the fleeting casual wave as she drove on…into her destination where she wasn't challenged, but rather accepted without question from the little girls. Driving by the… Continue reading

  • Passed me by.

    Iyanla Vanzant and Oprah held a Life Class on Guilt…I heard it on Sirius Radio as I drove along on the mail route. Iyanla said, "You cannot forgive a Lie."   I know this is right.   What I need… Continue reading

  • Lost the Consequences.

    The hardest part of being a mom for me is to be the consequence lady, to remember that I am in control, that I do have the ability to pull things away; instead of being the fish on the line,… Continue reading

  • Mini Vacation

    I am on a three day weekend, a mini vacation. I wanted to do relaxing fun things for at least two of my three days.  I spent my first day with my daughter, we seen an Art Show and shopped…had… 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

  • Final Act of Abuse.

    I have permission from Rythea Lee, to use her article "Leaving the Family System" – An Honorable Choice" here on my blog.  There were so many things I wanted to unpack in this article. The first paragraph alone. By Rythea… Continue reading