Category Archives: Family

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Say No to Family Without Feeling Guilty

Learn to say “no” to family without feeling guilty and set yourself free. There’s something about family that makes it hard to say “no” to requests, favors, and pressures of various kinds. Somewhere along the line we’ve all been programmed … Continue reading

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Practice Self-Acceptance When You Feel Unaccepted by Family

When you practice self-acceptance it doesn’t matter if you’re not accepted by family. It would be wonderful if each and every one of us was fully accepted by our family for who we are, what we do, and what we … Continue reading

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The Soul Purpose of Dysfunctional Families

There is a soul purpose for everything, including dysfunctional families. I rarely meet someone who wasn’t raised in a family with some level of dysfunction. It might be moderate such as having a critical parent, it might be severe such … Continue reading

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Forgive Your Parents as a Way to Heal Yourself

One of the best ways to heal yourself is to forgive your parents. Often our painful adult experiences stem from childhood wounds. If we were neglected by our mother we may attract a partner who distances from us. If we … Continue reading

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What to do When Triggered by Family and Friends

Turn inward and soothe yourself when triggered by family and friends. Family and friends have the ability to push our buttons and trigger our emotions like no one else can. This is because we are close to them and care … Continue reading

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How to Stop Worrying About Family Members

Worrying never solved any problems. It’s hard to stop worrying about family members if they are suffering, struggling, or dealing with serious problems. There’s an urge to help ease their troubles and solve their problems. But in the end, each … Continue reading

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