Mothers & Daughters: Overgiving & the Cost of Peace
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that does not show up on any medical record. It is the exhaustion of women who have spent years, sometimes decades,...
Stop Waiting, Start Living: The Power of Dating Yourself
This is not my usual blog on mother-daughter relationships. Yet recently, I’ve noticed an increase in conversations, both in my counselling room and across...
How To Reduce Family Stress This Christmas
Navigating Family Conflict, Gift-Giving and Holiday Relationships at Christmas. Every year, as the decorations go up and the Christmas music trickles into...
How To Deal With Loneliness In The Mother-Daughter Relationship
Loneliness in the mother-daughter relationship is more common than many people want to admit. It can happen slowly over the years or show up suddenly during a...
How to Build Openness and Trust With Your Daughter
At the heart of every strong mother-daughter relationship is the feeling of being safe to be real. To speak honestly and still feel loved. Emotional safety....
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...