Mary ZwillingWhat am I doing Better these Days in Undoing my Childhood Training?Everyone’s trajectory is different in life, but following and practicing healing, here are things that were uncomfortable or impossible at…Jul 16Jul 16
Mary ZwillingTo what degree, and in which ways, did my parents love me?“The more I read [about C-PTSD] the more every aspect of my personhood is reduced to diagnostic flaws. I hadn’t understood….how complete…Jul 15Jul 15
Mary ZwillingLife Will Always Be ComplicatedAs someone juggling life between counseling sessions, family, and daily life requirements, I found this statement to be a positive reminder…Jun 15Jun 15
Mary ZwillingYou are NOT my Mother or Father.When you yell at me, I will ignore you and feel nothing.I am not the little girl being yelled at and cruelly criticized by her mother. You…May 20May 20
Mary ZwillingChanging my Love PatternsI will start in-sourcing rather than out-sourcing self-love.May 13May 13
Mary ZwillingFinding Solid GroundOnce you have been lost in psychological “no man’s land”, it is hard work to find your way back to ground that doesn’t shape-shift.Apr 6Apr 6
Mary ZwillingDiscomfort, Growth and Learning“The best thing for being sad,” replied Merlin, beginning to puff and blow, “is to learn something. That’s the only thing that never fails…Apr 5Apr 5
Mary ZwillingDreaming or Awakening: Which is more painful?Personally, I have found both equally painful when dreams have to be left behind and replaced with greater understanding of why they were…Mar 25Mar 25
Mary ZwillingDuh, finally realized that I was trying too hard.Jeesh. I am a reasonably intelligent person. I think. But that is primarily in print and work. I stink at relationships and emotional work.Mar 22Mar 22