”Never lose a holy curiosity.” – Albert Einstein
Are you going on with your ”normal life” while the pain of a toxic relationship with your mother tears you apart.
You keep on putting one foot in front of the other like a zombie, not dead but not living either. Barely hanging on, gasping for a breath of fresh air.
And all you want is to be free to live your life and be happy.
Sigh.
“Wherever you are in your life this year, take care of yourself first. Practice self-love abundantly. This […] is the only way to experience the true meaning of Christmas.” – Charlene Tops
Ho Ho Ho, Christmas is coming!
Christmas trees, barely visible under the huge shimmering glass balls, stand proudly like highly decorated generals in the Parade.
“I'm looking forward to seeing pie this Thanksgiving more than members of my own family.” – Damien Fahey
Ouch.
Do you feel the same?
The truth is, more people feel this way than you will ever know – we still don’t talk much about our families. Especially if the family is dysfunctional, like my family of origin.
The time will come when you will return to places that caused you pain in the past, but you will feel good. When emotional trauma heals, the scars remain, but they don't hurt.
I returned from a trip to Moscow (not Minnesota or Texas but Russia!) – the city where I grew up.
If you are struggling to come in terms with your story, and healing your wounds from a toxic relationship with your narcissistic mother is still a dream, then, this article is for you.
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