by Janice Williams | Connection, Family, Generation, Mother Daughter, Relationships, Self-worth
Last week I shared stories and insights about the roles many daughters are handed in childhood – roles like the Good Girl, the Caregiver, the Peacekeeper, the Lost One, the Scapegoat. These weren’t roles we chose. They were shaped by family dynamics, unspoken...
by Janice Williams | Family, Generation, Mother Daughter, Mother Wound, Relationships, Self-worth
I have a secret that not many people know. When I was 18 years old, I trained in acting, singing and dancing (mostly tap). I dreamed of being famous and I wanted to be rich. Filthy Rich. But underneath it all, I wanted to prove something. To my mother, my family, and...
by Janice Williams | Connection, Mother Daughter, Mothers Day, Relationships
When Mother’s Day rolls around each year, social media floods with beaming smiles, breakfast in bed photos, and heartfelt tributes. The cards lining store shelves speak of unconditional love and endless appreciation. But for many women, both mothers and...
by Janice Williams | Boundaries, Connection, Mother Daughter, Mother Wound, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-worth, Wellbeing
Recently I read about this fascinating figure from ancient history, Pyrrhus of Epirus. He was a Greek general and king, admired for his military brilliance and bold strategy. But what struck me most wasn’t his victories. It was the cost of them. After one particularly...
by Janice Williams | Mental Health, Mothers and Daughters, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wellbeing
Generations of women have been conditioned to prioritise others’ emotions over their own. Mothers, shaped by this legacy, often seek emotional support from their daughters who, in turn, struggle to set boundaries without guilt. This cycle leads to resentment,...
