Make Amends

When someone hurts us, it’s natural for us to want them to make amends. Even if what they did wasn’t intentionally or consciously meant to harm us, we appreciate an acknowledgment that what they did felt harmful and a demonstration that they care enough to...

You’re Perfect

Children raised by adults who focus on keeping them ‘in line’ may find their natural instincts to explore met with restraint or even shame. This creates people who feel like there’s something inherently wrong with them. While it takes serious...

Old Wound Activation

Childhood emotional wounds play out in our relationships throughout our lives — until we become conscious and heal them. Sometimes our heads rationalize issues but our hearts still hurt. That hurt is often our inner child signaling that an old emotional wound...

Feel the Pain

Each of us has a well of accumulated disappointment and hurt inside of us that is waiting to be healed. When part of it rises to the surface of our awareness, it’s an opportunity to heal it. Because it’s uncomfortable, we often repress it, seek distraction...

Healing Steps

If you grew up in a dysfunctional family as many do, following several basic steps can help you heal. First, be honest and admit the dysfunction. Imagine you chose your parents in order to evolve through these certain disharmonies. Don’t blame yourself; this is...