How To Reclaim Your Identity as a Daughter
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...
Daughters, Family Roles, and the Search for Self
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...
Navigating Mother’s Day : A Guide for Mothers and Daughters
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...
Letting Go Of Right: Healing The Mother-Daughter Battlefield
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...
How Bias & Gender Roles Affect Mothers & Daughters
Generations of women have been conditioned to prioritise others’ emotions over their own. Mothers, shaped by this legacy, often seek emotional support from...
Tips For Mothers and Daughters To Reduce Holiday Conflict
This blog contains 7 tips for mothers and daughters to reduce holiday conflict. The holiday season is often seen as a time for joy and togetherness, yet it...
Breaking Free of Generational Patterns: Mothers & Daughters
In Greek mythology, the tale of Sisyphus is a poignant symbol of relentless effort with seemingly no end. Sisyphus was condemned by the gods to an eternity of...
How to Stop People-Pleasing & Improve Mother-Daughter Relationships
Are you a people-pleaser? Do you say “yes” when you would rather say “no”? Do you value other people’s feelings over your own? Are You a People-Pleaser? The...
Managing Expectations In Mother-Daughter Relationships
The relationship between a mother and daughter is complex. It can be characterised by care and support, yet at other times it can be challenging with...
Invisible Women: The Impact on Mother-Daughter Relationships
The Invisible Women Now that I’ve celebrated another trip around the sun, I have been assigned a new name - Dear, Lovely, Lovie, Sweetie, Honey and many...