It is so easy to think we have heard our partner, when in fact we have been busy defending our position. We are often afraid that if we see things from their perspective, in a FELT way, we will not …
Healing Is Not A Destination.
Most of us start the healing journey because we just want to feel better. That pesky stuff from our childhood that we put in the past to forge a new version of ourselves rears its head. We might push it …
The Oak Tree
Being an oak in a forest of firs is not easy. You know from an early age that you are different. It is not better or worse, being an oak. It just is. Learning to accept this body as it …
Being a Cycle Breaker Means Taking Responsibility For Your Healing
Healing is not a destination. It is a journey. I’m so glad you are on this journey with me. Love to all, Jen
Cycle Breaker
When you are a cycle breaker, you can’t help but see the healing that needs to happen in your family. You clearly see the repeating patterns of pain and know that you can’t live that way. You know that the …
A Beautiful Quote from Yung Pueblo
Friendship is standing side-by-side and weathering the storm.
A Great Friendship
A great friendship is a gift. It is finding the people who resonate with us. Who seem to understand who we are. If you are looking for YOUR people, don’t give up. With 7.7 billion people in the world – …
The Qualities of ‘Great Friendships’
Truly great friendships are worth their weight in gold and stand the test of time. When I think of my ‘great friendships’, I think of my family of choice. I think about the natural connectedness of the ‘villages’ we lived …
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Friendships
What are the elements of a healthy friendship? Sometimes, it can be challenging to spot the warning signs when we are in a toxic friendship. We might feel that we are relying on that person for connection, validation or support. …