WEBSITE PODCAST BOOK Morning Reader, If you're in a bleary eyed state as you open this this morning, maybe go and make yourself a cuppa first. Go and breathe in a bit of fresh air and listen to the bird song before you read beyond 'the fold'. Why? Well, this week, our little emotional envoy is grief. Just before we start, little recap on what is going on here for those who have joined recently. Each week I send out this missive which is based around Brené Brown's Atlas of the Heart book and...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
There is a difference between 'feeling' seen and 'being' seen. I've been thinking about the difference between the two and would love for you to chip in with your thoughts. Here's my two pennies' worth so far. When we feel seen, don't we feel a guttural relief? A sense of 'Ah, you see me!' It can feel heart opening. Do you think we need someone to be curious about us in order to feel seen? We need them to suspend preconceived ideas and judgments to create space in the relationship; allowing...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
'What is the difference between living with alcoholic and non alcoholic parents? This is the question that I was asked this morning when I presented to 300 school pupils on behalf of NACOA, a charity offering free and confidential advice for children of alcohol dependent parents. I wonder what the question is behind that question: 'How do I know if my parent is an alcoholic?' That kind of points to the first thing that is common in a family dealing with addiction. The rule of: Don't talk....
about 1 year ago • 1 min read