I shared this post from my experiences in surviving abuse and some lessons I learned. After I began to learn to protect myself energetically, mentally, and emotionally during the later years of my marriage, I began to understand the very fact and degree that I had been abused. Realizing that I had denied it far … More The Beginnings of Healing
I am writing these posts in the hopes that it will help others be more aware of their relationship and behavior patterns and also to help someone possibly catch problems before they lose themselves or their lives. https://www.joyful2beeblogs.com/2025/08/20/ letter-to-my-childhood-self/ https://www.joyful2beeblogs.com/2025/08/21/introduction-healing-wounds/ My Early Years My childhood was in a loving home with happily married parents. My … More First Relationships Begin
Some of us grow up hating ourselves, criticizing ourselves for our mistakes, always trying to be perfect, never satisfied with ourselves. Then there are some who seem very confident and exhibit an air of satisfaction with themselves. From childhood onward, our self view is a product of a multitude of factors. Beginning with our parents … More Don’t Be So Critical of Yourself!
When I was about 11 or 12 years old, I thought perfection was something I was supposed to pursue. I read in the Bible, “Be ye perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” That is a high goal to set. (I know some readers may not be Christians, please just read … More Who is Perfect?
I have had a long struggle with my self-image! I think it’s time for a truce between my body, mind and spirit. When I was in first grade another girl called me string bean. I don’t recall that moniker bothering me because I was too young to care about labels and how skinny or chubby … More Self Image Assessments
My husband died in 2009 of heart failure. My life changed drastically for the better. Over the years I developed coping mechanisms to help protect myself and cope with my crumbling life. Now I am learning to overcome these “no longer needed” behaviors to be healthier mentally and emotionally. I am sharing these behaviors here to … More Peace With the Past Is Near
After my husband passed away in 2009, my brother came and helped me rearrange or sort out my husband’s items and clothing. He helped me get a good footing on my life again. But my attitude about myself needed to expand to the freedom I needed in order to become the me that I was … More A New Attitude: Independent
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