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,...
by Janice Williams | Mothers and Daughters, Parenting, Relationships, Wellbeing
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 can also be a source of tension when family members gather with different expectations. When families get...
by Janice Williams | Mothers and Daughters, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wellbeing
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 rolling a boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down each time he neared the summit. This never-ending...
by Janice Williams | Mothers and Daughters, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wellbeing
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 mother-daughter relationship can be challenging especially when people-pleasing tendencies come into play....
by Janice Williams | Mothers and Daughters, Parenting, 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 expectations and conflicts. Mothers and daughters often carry a set of spoken and unspoken expectations that shape...
