@lightwardinc asked me to write about writing about family. Check the link in their bio if you too have struggled with saying true hard things, not saying them at all, or blowing everything to hell.
instagram.com@lightwardinc asked me to write about writing about family. Check the link in their bio if you too have struggled with saying true hard things, not saying them at all, or blowing everything to hell.
Parents, children, teachers, clergy, and friends add to the mix, helping to determine what is allowed to be expressed and what is not. For some families, emotional vulnerability and crying are encouraged; for others, they are banished into shadow. For some families, anger and conflict are tolerated; for others, they are the worst taboo. For some
... See moreSteven Wolf • Romancing the Shadow
To stop being a captive of family story, think about what is really precious to you in life. What do you find yourself gravitating toward? What topics catch your imagination? When you look at your life, what do you feel proud of? If you had to, what would you fight for?
Lindsay C. Gibson • Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self, and Live with Confidence
Something a lot of people struggle with is, what is the ethical standard for one to write about something? When are you allowed to mind your own family’s history? Does it ever feel icky? Does it feel like you’re profiting off of your parents and your grandparents’ trauma? And I don’t think anybody really knows the answer. I think everyone should do... See more
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More often than not, releasing the anger and animosity we feel for our parents can be achieved by writing them a letter.
Kieran Garza • Embracing and Healing Your Wounded Inner Child: Practical Steps to Overcome Past Trauma and Restore Inner Peace
Johnny Attacks his Brother, Attend to the Brother Without Attacking Johnny