by Victoria Lorient-Faibish | Feb 21, 2011 | Articles, Boundaries Work
A reader wrote a letter to me asking how she could stop being so affected by her mother who is depressed, critical and manipulative. I would like to share with you my thoughts through showing you the letter and also my advice to overcome this pattern of constant...
by Victoria Lorient-Faibish | Feb 11, 2011 | Articles, Healthy Relationships and Friendships
Transcribed from my video at my Youtube channel Courageous Conversations www. youtube.com/courageousconversationsThe over enmeshed relationship is often glorified in the media however it comes from a very unhealthy place. The over apologizing, low self esteem...
by Victoria Lorient-Faibish | Jan 11, 2011 | Articles, Holiday Advice
Having expectations around the holiday season can be a big trigger and one of the biggest themes that I am seeing commonly during this time of the year. As we gear up towards the festivities, the key issues that seem to be rearing their ugly heads are expectations and...
by Victoria Lorient-Faibish | Dec 16, 2010 | Articles, Empowerment: Moving Beyond the Childhood
I notice that so many suffer for so long with unresolved anger toward parents that they wish had been different. There is almost a refusal to step into their adulthood fully for fear that that would mean that they did not suffer and that they were condoning what had...
by Victoria Lorient-Faibish | Dec 3, 2010 | Articles, Empowerment: Moving Beyond the Childhood
Carrying an old role or behaviour from your family dynamic into your adulthood may be blocking you from living in your authentic self and in joyfulness. This can stunt growth and overall ease of living. The behaviour may have been useful to you in order to survive...
