Category Archives: aging parents
Resiliency in Difficult Times
Do you feel inundated by bad news coming at you from all sides? The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is spreading and the gushing thousands of feet below the surface has yet to be fully contained; new unemployment figures in the U.S. confirm the dismal private sector job creation that continues to lag; international conflicts rage and at home citizens are divided about immigrants’ rights. World news reflects the tensions you may be feeling in your own relationships. How do you deal with the challenges coming from the … Continue reading
Mother’s Day: A Difficult Mom and Forgiveness
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, make sure you get some of what you need. And that could include the gift of forgiveness. But first: Be clear about what you’re willing to do. Perhaps your mother is older and still has unreasonable expectations of you but doesn’t value what you do for her. What you get in return may be criticism, arguments or tantrums. Try your best to stick to your rules by writing a list of what you will tolerate. And don’t assume that you have to do … Continue reading
Mother’s Day: A Difficult Mom and How to Care for You
This Mother’s Day, why not take care of you? And instead of trying to please a mom for whom it’s never enough, pull yourself up to where you belong. Get some help by signing the email list to the left of this post – then download our complimentary ebook and get started!Feel empowered as you practice greater self love. Make a list of all that you have achieved without the support of parental encouragement and assistance. Realize that these assets belong to you alone. If you’ve spent a lifetime trying … Continue reading
Mother’s Day: Tips for Sandwiched Boomers Challenged by a Difficult Mother
Are you dreading Mother’s Day again this year and worrying about what to do for your mom? You may never have been close, or are now estranged and feeling angry. Have you cut the mother-daughter ties and ignore the day, yet remain resentful and sad? Or do you just pretend everything is OK and give her a gift anyway? Even though the media lead us to believe that all mothers deserve flowers and chocolates, if you don’t have a good relationship, this ‘special’ day can be agonizing. The truth is … Continue reading
