Tag: Parentification

Navigating Trauma: Understanding Dissociation and Memory Gaps

A Morning Stream of Consciousness with Gemini on Trauma and Dissociation The post shares a distressing account of someone experiencing potential dissociative episodes linked to past trauma and current chaotic circumstances. They question memory gaps related to a voice recorder during sleep, highlight family dynamics that prioritize their abuser’s memory over their achievements, and seek … Continue reading Navigating Trauma: Understanding Dissociation and Memory Gaps →

What ARE You?

From the time we are toddlers, we are asked by the adults around us, “What do you want to BE when you grow up?” My answer to that was always, “I want to be a MOMMY.” Even when different answers came out of my mouth as my interests grew and the adults tried to steer … Continue reading What ARE You? →

Lessons I Learned from my Grandchildren

Youth perspectives highlight the complexities of emotions and responsibilities: a toddler views sadness as an injury, while older children express themes of memory, hidden pain, premature selflessness, and the sacrifice of personal needs for love and acceptance. These insights reflect a deeper understanding of childhood struggles and relational dynamics.