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Unloved Daughters and Joyful Healing

I am on a facebook group for “Unloved Daughters”. It is run by Peg Streep and she addresses many of the issues I have dealt with over the years. Just ordered her book, “Mean Moms”. I will keep you posted. Her post this morning talked about Unloved Daughters not feeling they have a voice. IContinue reading “Unloved Daughters and Joyful Healing”

Tigger

This is Tiggy Bear. He came into my life two years ago when I was experiencing tons of changes and personal growth. He has a seizure disorder and other developmental issues. One problem is he shreds paper all over the house. We love him in any case. He is my sewing buddy, sleeps with meContinue reading “Tigger”

So Tired

My house transformation has begun! Tons of trash out, order to my fiber dyeing supplies and some order to the back sewing room. Does anyone else struggle with organization? It seems to be a thing for people who have suffered trauma of some kind. Some people become Hoarders and some live in chaos where itContinue reading “So Tired”

Wolfie is one of my dog companions. He’s a big love, as you can see. His fur is great to pet when I am worried.

Chaos Revisited

How are my favorite people today? It is hot in West Virginia but I am pushing forward with cleaning and quilting (and dog care!). Let’s revisit chaos. For those of us raised in abuse or neglect, we know chaos is stronger than almost any single other emotion. It drove my relationships for 30 years. IContinue reading “Chaos Revisited”

Welcome to Joyful Healing, Dogs and Quilting

In my blog, I hope to share insight into healing from a difficult childhood. My mom suffered from borderline personality disorder and was, most likely, a sociopath. She isolated me from family (I have now reconnected with) and she did her best to make sure I was the failure she said I was but, afterContinue reading “Welcome to Joyful Healing, Dogs and Quilting”

Blessings and Curses

I truly think there is one incident that exemplifies the relationship with my mom. For reason only God understands, mom was fine for the first six months after my birth. This saved me from “radical attachment disorder”. It is a disorder that effects the formation of the brain and for which there is still noContinue reading “Blessings and Curses”