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What is Buried Beneath the Resentment?

Resentment can be a seething, nagging emotion. It is not that all single parents have to wrestle with resentment (nor is it the solitary domain of the single parent) but it can get in the way of our being able to be fully present for our children, our families and our lives. The thing about resentment is that it is usually masking something else—it is a defensive emotion that keeps us from facing what is really going on. Figuring out what is buried beneath resentment can help us to heal and move on. Resentment can be a cover-up for things … Continue reading →

“I Feel Some Resentment Bubbling”

Resentment is a tough one for me—it was a big issue for me in the years I was married and over the years since, I have been able to diffuse and release a great deal of it. I do not generally feel resentful in other areas of my life but I can still have bouts of it when it comes to the realities of a single parent! What I have learned is that resentment can be toxic—at least for me. The longer I allow it to bubble and seethe, the more damage it can do for me on a mental … Continue reading →

Families and Christmas: An Explosive Combination

Christmas is the season of good cheer, right? Well, for the most part it is. But for some people the holiday season is a time of verbal, physical and emotional abuse as families meet and “gifts” are exchanged. Often when we meet up with our parents and siblings at this time of year, there is more that the Christmas spirit bubbling away within us. In fact, the holiday season is a busy time for hospital staff and mental health workers alike. There is something about the expectations surrounding Christmas that elicits powerful emotions in us when those expectations are not … Continue reading →