A belated Happy Mother's Day to all the moms! I have the great privilege of being the mother to three wonderful adult daughters. I share a little bit about those years in my first book, The Uncluttered Mother https://a.co/d/7ij92dS. Motherhood has been my greatest joy and endeavor in life. No matter what else I may … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Adverse Childhood Experiences
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Someone asked me if I was nervous about speaking at this year's International Conference on Shared Parenting in Athens, Greece. My answer is no, I am not nervous about my presentation. I will be speaking on behalf of children who have been alienated from a beloved parent after a divorce and I am honored to … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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There are several different types of clutter, and one that we don't talk a lot about is emotional clutter. Emotional energy is designed to move through the body, and with light emotions like joy, peace, and love, they do. Those feelings are easy to feel, so there is no reason to supress them. But we … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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I wanted a book cover that depicted the main challenge in my story and I think this does. The child (me) has the fading memories of a mom (You-Know-Who) who seems to have disappeared. I've been reluctant to share my cover because it represents the realness of having my story published, and out into the … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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I was away last week, meeting my brand new grandson. My middle daughter had a beautiful baby boy and I am in love. After eight days spent with their family, it was difficult to leave. My arms ache to hold him again already; I miss our quiet morning snuggles when I would let his parents … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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Linda Cliatt-Wayman is a successful leader in education and is powered by her belief in the potential of all children. Her love, passion and unwavering focus on improving the future of children living in poverty is admirable and inspiring. I am not sure how I missed her acclaimed Ted Talk in 2015, but I am … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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I have been very fortunate in motherhood with three wonderful, grown daughters whom I adore. Mother's Day is a happy, celebratory occasion for me. But last night as I was going to bed, I was thinking of all the moms who have been alienated from their children after a contentious divorce, as my mother had … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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Recently, I had the opportunity to be interviewed for a podcast about healing. This particular episode was about the ways in which decluttering can be a tool for healing. I can easily talk about simplifying as a means to free up your space, mind, calendar and creativity. I am a fervent proponent of the many … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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"The wound is the place where the light enters you." -Rumi This morning I awoke feeling especially committed to finishing and seeking publication for my memoir. It is my writing project that requires the most vulnerability, risk, and the biggest investment of time and heart and mental strength. Several years ago, I took first place … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Childhood Trauma and Adult Health
Childhood trauma, if not healed and released, is very likely to lead to significant health issues in adulthood. It is time to call BS on the beliefs that keep us from healing, such as: Time heals all wounds. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. God doesn’t give us more than we can handle. Leave … Continue reading Childhood Trauma and Adult Health
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