by Angie | May 24, 2022 | Parents, self care
Contradicting Emotions A contradicting emotion is a mood, feeling, or state of mind that is opposed to or inconsistent with another feeling we are experiencing. What contradicting emotions are communicating to us In my interview with Pastor Jim Ladd in episode 10 of...
by Angie | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
To the Mama Who Feels Like She Just Canβt Seem to Get it Right, I see you. I put so much time and effort into trying to respond appropriately to the situations life seems to hurl at me like a fastball. Yet, even with all that effort, I continue to find myself sitting...
by Angie | Apr 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dear Friend, Two things are almost always said within the first 5 minutes of a meeting with a mom whose child is facing criminal charges. The first is βThank You.β We feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude to sit with someone who understands what we are going...
by Angie | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’m going to describe a scene to you, and if you’ve ever been to a child’s basketball game, you’ll know right away what I’m talking about. During a youth basketball game, the kids are always very aware of the score, and these little...
by Angie | Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
We all have different interpretations of what it means to be strong during a crisis. But, so often, when we find ourselves in the thick of it, our perception of what we should or shouldn’t reasonably be able to handle can be a little off.Β When I found out my...
by Angie | Mar 24, 2022 | Hope, Parents
“Looking back on it now, was there anything I did at the time that you think was either helpful or harmful in getting you through the challenges you faced after your arrest?” That’s the question I asked my child as I prepared to record Episode 6 of...
by Angie | Mar 14, 2022 | Hope, Parents, shame, Siblings
Martin Luther King Jr said, βWhatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be. This is the interrelated structure of reality.β Β One of the valuable lessons I learned from having a child in...
by Angie | Nov 11, 2021 | boundaries, Parents
Have you ever heard those words? Whether the words came from your child or you, it’s a sure-fire sign that you are headed down the wrong path. I don’t say that in judgment. I say it because I’ve been on that path more times than I care to recall, and...
by Angie | Nov 2, 2021 | Hope, Parents, shame, trauma
If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame cannot survive. -Brene Brown How did I let this happen? That was my first thought.Β What were the signs I missed? Where were my missteps? Although I was far from perfect, I truly...
by Angie | Oct 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, I asked a group of moms this question… What is one piece of advice you would give to a mom who is at the beginning stages of this challenging journey? The answers they gave were so thoughtful, I knew I had to share them with you, so here they...
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