Tag: Family
Finding Strength as the Family Outcast
Finding strength as the family outcast can be difficult. You have all the emotions, and most likely very little support. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve felt the sting of not quite fitting in with your family. Perhaps it’s the way you see the world, the choices you’ve made, or simply who you are […]
The Cost of Speaking Out and the Strength It Brings
There is a cost to speaking out. I have felt it deeply. When I have taken a stand, people have walked away. Friendships (and family) I thought were solid disappeared, and I found myself questioning whether I had made a mistake. But with time, I realized something profound: if standing by my values makes people […]
What is the Rainbow Bridge?
What is the Rainbow Bridge? I was recently asked by someone “what is the rainbow bridge” and I thought I would share. Losing a beloved animal companion can feel like losing a piece of your heart. The unconditional love, loyalty, and joy they brought into your life are irreplaceable. Let’s face it, our pets are […]
It isn’t Easy Being the Family Outcast
The Spiritual Growth of Being the Outcast in Your Family For many, family is a cornerstone of life, a source of love and support. But for others, family can be a complicated, painful dynamic that leaves them feeling misunderstood, ridiculed, or even ostracized. Being the outcast in your family isn’t just isolating—it can shake the […]
How to Involve Grandchildren in Spiritual Development
How to Involve Grandchildren in Spiritual Development I am at an age that a lot of my friends now have grandchildren. It has me thinking how do we share spirituality with this new generation? Sharing spiritual practices with the younger generation can be a beautiful way to pass on wisdom, foster connection, and nurture their […]
Faith and Spirit: Lessons from My Grandmothers
Faith and Spirit: Lessons from My Grandmothers I had two wonderful grandmothers, each with a unique perspective on spirituality. One was deeply religious, a devout Roman Catholic, while the other always said, “I am spiritual, but not religious.” Their differing beliefs have profoundly shaped who I am today. The Devout Roman Catholic Grandmother My Roman […]
Balancing Mediumship with Family Life
Balancing Mediumship with Family Life: Finding Harmony in Your Spiritual and Personal Worlds Balancing Mediumship with your family is a common stressor for many Mediums. The demands of family life with your mediumship practice can be challenging but deeply rewarding. Here are some practical strategies to help you integrate your spiritual work into a busy […]
Embracing Family Challenges: Strategies for Summer Gatherings
Surviving the Summer Visit Home: Setting Realistic Expectations It is time for the dreaded summer gathering with family. Summer often conjures images of sun-soaked days and carefree relaxation, but it also heralds the season of family reunions. While some gatherings with loved ones are joyful and refreshing, others can be challenging, testing our patience and […]
You Are Not Alone
You Are Not Alone Though it may feel like like it, you are not alone in struggling to navigate the dynamics of family relationships. Family relationships are not always easy. There are divorces, stepparents, siblings and sibling rivalries. Step-brothers and sisters, half-brothers and sisters, in-laws. Aunts and uncles and cousins and grandparents. Deaths. Births. All […]
Does Your Family Apply the Guilt Trip?
Don’t Pack For The Guilt Trip Around this time of year I used to get the guilt trip from my mother when I lived hours away. When are you coming home for Thanksgiving and what plans are we going to make for Christmas. It was so stressful. Overwelming guilt and I never could please her. […]