I’m yet to meet a parent who has never felt guilty about some aspect of their interaction with their children. So many of us seem to embark upon the awesome voyage of parenthood with high hopes and great expectations of ourselves. We know the parenting methods that we believe in, and we know the things … More It’s OK Not To Be A Perfect Parent (In Fact It’s Better!)
Imagine for a minute that you are waiting outside a doctor’s office for your appointment. A number flashes up on the screen and you automatically stand up and head for the doctor’s door. Suddenly a man taps you rudely on the shoulder and says with great frustration, “Are you stupid or something? Can’t you see … More How to Deal with a Harsh Inner Critic
One of the aspects of raising children with higher needs is the myriad of professionals who end up being part of your life. Over the years, we have been blessed with many amazing health and social care professionals. A few of these have had such wisdom, insight, and sensitivity that they have opened my eyes … More When The Professionals In Your Life Make You Feel Worse, Not Better
“The problem is you’re just not trying hard enough!” How many of us have heard these words from well meaning (and sometimes not so well-meaning) family members, friends, and acquaintances? How many of us have said the same thing to ourselves, frustrated that we just can’t seem to do whatever it is that we think … More Strength Is More Than Just Willpower
When it comes to being strong, there are few things more important than holding on to a cohesive, integrated life story. The Bible is a book full of life stories. Its pages recount the narratives of many great (and not so great) men and women. These stories often include episodes of sin, tragedy, trauma, and … More The Stories Of Our Lives
In this post, I’m following on the theme of what strength isn’t and trying to clear up some common myths and misconceptions. Right now, I want to talk about the fact that strength isn’t the absence of strong emotion. This one is really key. How many of us have bought into the lie that strong … More What Strength Isn’t: Repressing Emotion
As I launch this new site about how to become strong, the first thing I want to do is to clear up some common misconceptions about what strength really is. Or, more importantly, what strength really isn’t. I’m going to start off by letting you into a secret… Sometimes I completely bottom out! There are … More What Strength Isn’t: Keeping Going When We Need To Stop
Higher Than Me 