Kindness is not weakness
A lengthy legal battle is definitely not the way to go. It would actually destroy all the positive progress we’ve been seeing.
Allowing things to unfold naturally
Sometimes a good parent needs to step back and simply love and support an amazing daughter’s budding ideas and choices. Trust that one day she’ll be making plans to spend time with us – All the wiser for having this experience.
BE the LIGHT that guides your children home
Reconnection is not only possible – Your relationship can be better than ever – IF you handle the disconnect in a positive way.
Dear Birth Mom – Restrict Dear Alexa’s reconnection with Dad and you will soon encounter a similar experience
We know how horrible it would be to have Dear Alexa leave and not communicate for over a year – We know because we experienced it.
“My mom thinks you’re weird” – Quote by 9 year-old “Dear Alexa”
Stay weird my Dear Alexa. Life is so much more fun that way.
Dear Birth Mom – You cannot create an amazing life while attempting to destroy another.
Dear Birth Mother – I wish you nothing but happiness. May you find closure and release so that you may move on with your life. May you create and attract from a positive space so that you may experience love and connection.
BRAVA GIRL!
To now know that you are already recognizing alienation tactics and learning how to set healthy personal boundaries at the tender age of 14 makes my heart sing!
Failures and consequences may suck… But consider the alternative
Allowing kids to fail doesn’t mean we’re bad parents. It means we’re showing them that they have every resource available within themselves to pick themselves up and go again.
Growth Experiences
Can we skip difficult growth experiences? Or does our avoidance only delay and magnify the discomfort we naturally experience while growing into the people we want to become.
Light Always Prevails
The “shy” and “socially anxious” labels you’ve recently assumed are temporarily blocking your light. Just know that the truth of who you are has always been focused on uniting everyone – In making others feel seen and valued.
NOT Traumatized…
Until we are able to reconnect more fully, we await these lovely glimpses of the amazing person you are discovering.
Own Your Stuff or It Will Own You
Owning our stuff is the greatest opportunity for personal growth and reclaiming our personal power