Parenting behaviors take many forms, especially in difficult and challenging times. In chaotic times, I have discovered many of our decisions and behaviors are heavily influenced by fear. Last week’s blog focused on fear and how it defines our actions. The following quote effectively summarizes this point: Decisions made from a place of fear are […]
Today’s “Inside the 100Pedals Blog” podcast focused on this statement, “Decisions made from a place of fear are often emotional reactions to complicated situations which rarely lead to the outcomes we desire as logic and reason have been minimized by the fear’s intense presence.” Blog reference: https://www.100pedals.com/healing-through-listening/ Check out this episode!
In the emotionally, guilt ridden energy of addiction in the family, as parents, we assign a great deal of responsibilities to our behaviors and our decisions: To do the right thing To not mess this up To get this under control To fix this To make sure no one finds out Wow! That is a […]
From “Inside the 100Pedals blog” Podcast. Life rarely goes according to plan.When it doesn’t, all is not lost. The same is true of a parent’s story. Even if, even though, addiction may have radically changed everything, there is still an incredible, powerful story worth living and sharing. Blog reference: https://www.100pedals.com/your-story-is-not-lost-or-broken/ Check out this episode!
“I just want something to be normal.” This statement, shared with me on a Facebook exchange, just jumped out at me. It caused me to pause and reflect on my own journey. These words were so true for me several years ago. I often found myself sitting on the front porch, wishing for the day […]
