Growing up, I felt like something was missing, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it at first. As a child, I had no father figure to guide me, no male figure to teach me the lessons I thought I needed to learn. My mother, though she loved me, was often absent in ways […]
self acceptance
Can I Accept Even the Angry Parts of Me?
Denying Expression of Emotions At an early age, I learned to deny my self expression. I heard from my parents and other adults that I was such a great kid because I was quiet. I think that was part of the reason why my dad adored me. My dad often got angry, and the less […]