Author Archives: The Family Treat

My Response Series | We Are All Here

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!!

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

My Response Series | You Can’t Do It For Him

Boundaries protect your peace. Let us teach ourselves and our children that real love shows up with consistency, not convenience.

My Response Series | When is Someone’s Temper Enough to Call it Quits?

An insecure man will resent you for caring, resent you for understanding and resent you for not being equally or more insecure than him.

My Response Series | Self-Love vs Selfishness

Self-love involves healthy boundaries and self-respect, whereas selfishness often involves disregarding others’ feelings or needs.