healing – Page 3 – Joyful Healing, Dogs and Quilts

Cleaning Chaos

I moved downstairs to clean today. I have help next Wednesday and I need her to help me move a dresser and the crates on top of it. Or we might paint. Not sure yet but I’m going to be ready for both choices. I feel like cleaning is more chaotic than I would likeContinue reading “Cleaning Chaos”

Today

I worked at my care giving job today and came home and cleaned and I’m exhausted. It’s very hot which adds to the exhaust but Anna (daughter) and I made progress in our rather hoarded upstairs. I am moving some of my bio mom’s things to second hand and trying to find my style. AnContinue reading “Today”

Grandmas

We upgraded our internet so I can talk to my grandkids and blog. That related back to my babies, too. I want to be able to make money blogging so I can have a job that travels with me. I want to be part of their lives. I love my family by love and wantContinue reading “Grandmas”

Negative Self Talk

A friend reminded me today that I do a lot of negative self talk as I clean. I never thought about it but I do. Does anyone else? Well, stop it! After much thought, I can track my negative self talk to an incident one Christmas after I became an adult. I had come homeContinue reading “Negative Self Talk”

I’m Proud of You

I have just started reading the book “Mean Mom” by Peg Streep. She talks about how all mothers, at some point, are resentful of their daughters. I have one daughter and three daughters in love. I celebrate each of their victories with them. Two are making huge steps in personal growth. You go girls!!! OneContinue reading “I’m Proud of You”

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”