Recovering My Life - Page 2 of 4 - Gaining Clarity and Learning to ReParent Myself

Lost Childhood

Being born to a narcissistic mother and and alcoholic father, my childhood was lacking in A LOT of areas. To

In the midst of my step work in ACoA, I’m realizing how sorry I am to my wounded inner child.

I have a low EQ, meaning my emotional intelligence is lacking. Another way I view this is I’m emotionally obese

Step 3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we

Step 2. Came to believe a power greater than us will restore us to sanity. Or in ACoA, as Tony

I believe this to mean, let go [of the outcome you desire], and let God [manifest His will]. Letting go

Humility is the key to overcoming fear, worry and anxiety.I am powerless.I can’t control life experiences nor people, places and

The highly acclaimed psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is quoted as saying that there are essentially only two human emotions, love and

I feel deeply vulnerable, hurt and afraid. Empowerment is not avoiding my feelings.Feel my fear, hurt, and shame.Face the reality

Because I am afraid, I try to make myself safe. What does my controlling behavior look like: Psychological violence Threat