Guilt and shame are like hitting ourselves with emotional sticks

Guilt and shame are like hitting ourselves with emotional sticks

Hello! I wonder if you read my last email, which was all about differentiating between thoughts and feelings? I am so passionate about helping mothers free themselves from self-punishment, and I find myself wanting to write more about this.   I used to think that...
Our relationship with ourselves affects how our children feel with us

Our relationship with ourselves affects how our children feel with us

Hello! One of my original reasons for wanting to help mothers was because I saw how much my own Mum’s inner dialogue affected her and how she responded to me. My Mum is one of the most generous, giving, loving people I know ~ and so filled with harsh self-talk....