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How Shame Steals Your Power

November 2, 2016 · by · in accepting yourself, developing your strengths, empowerment, Gail Cawley Showalter, how can I find peace?, overcoming past abuse, shame, Single Mothers · Leave a comment

  Is Shame Stealing Your Power? Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It’s the fear that we’re not good enough. – Brené Brown “Shame on you!” was something we said when I was a kid. Of course we had no idea, really, what we were saying or that we were putting the other person […]

Expect Resistance When You Set Boundaries

February 16, 2016 · by · in Setting Boundaries, Single Mothers · 7 Comments

  Resistance to Boundaries A Rerun Article Resistance is painful. We know we should, but . . . During the time my ex-husband and I were separated he was starting a new business, Novrosky’s, with his “testimonial” office assistant. I was mothering three young children and managing our home. One day I went to the […]