by KCLAnderson | Feb 24, 2020 | Adult daughter, Boundaries, Empowerment, Generational patterns, Guilt, Mother-daughter relationship, Re-mothering
Did you know that at its root, the word “power” simply means “to be able”? And when you talk about taking back your power, you’re simply reminding yourself that you are, indeed, able. You are able to set healthy boundaries. You are able...
by KCLAnderson | Oct 30, 2019 | Awareness, Empowerment, Generational patterns, Mother Wound, Mother-daughter relationship, Uncategorized
I am reading the final proof of The Difficult Mother-Daughter Relationship Journal: A Guide For Revealing & Healing Toxic Generational Patterns and am reminded once again how powerful this work has been – and continues to be – in my life. How many times have you...
by KCLAnderson | Oct 10, 2019 | Empowerment, Generational patterns, Mother-daughter relationship, narcissism
People share articles about narcissistic (or, insert issue of your choice here) mothers with me. The articles are often accurate. And at the same time, they can be limiting. And in some ways harmful. It’s the same with online “support” groups. While...
by KCLAnderson | Sep 25, 2019 | Boundaries, Emotions, Empowerment, Generational patterns
“If I wasn’t afraid to feel __________________ I’d __________________.” Dear you… So often the reason you don’t… Set the boundary… Speak up for yourself… Say no… Say yes… Do the thing you’re...
by KCLAnderson | Aug 16, 2019 | Awareness, Emotions, Empowerment, Generational patterns, Mother-daughter relationship, Self-Acceptance, Shadow
How do I get past the sheer hatred and rage that I feel for my mother? I have gone no contact for the past two years but I still feel it every day. I don’t want it to affect my life anymore. But I don’t know how to get past it.⠀ ⠀ Dear you…⠀ ⠀ I love...
by KCLAnderson | Jul 15, 2019 | Empowerment, Mother-daughter relationship, Shadow
Question from a reader (with a long answer from me): My aging NPD/BPD mother was just admitted to the hospital for a possible limb amputation. She asked me to take care of her when she is discharged. It takes an act of sheer will just to call her occasionally, and now...
