Remind yourself of who you are, you are your own mom. You get to love yourself through this, that sweet girl. That girl from 5 years ago, 10 years ago. The one you are protecting. The one from 20 years ago. We are all here. You are every version of yourself right now past present and future. And they love you and want you to know you are worth fighting for!!
Monthly Archives: March 2026
My Response Series | “Why Didn’t You Protect Me From Yourself?”
I can love my parents for who they are as human beings and Gods creation, while also recognizing the need to protect myself from their toxic behaviors by no longer allowing them access to me.
Loving my parents and choosing to distance myself from them are not mutually exclusive. I’m honoring myself and them by protecting myself, with the form of love that I needed in childhood, by reparenting myself, this balance allows me to move forward with a sense of integrity and self-respect, fostering a healthier and more fulfilling life.
My Response Series | Love Bombing
The “abuse” comes from the pattern: extreme positive stimulation followed by withdrawal, neglect, or return to baseline, leaving the target emotionally unbalanced. Even if the follow-up isn’t overtly hostile, the mismatch between the initial intensity and the later normalcy can create confusion, anxiety, and a sense of emotional debt.. making it inherently manipulative
The Family Treat 