Amanda from IL left a vm and expressed frustration with her girlfriend – but acknowledged, “I know it’s me.” Anytime we get a zing from someone – stop, go to the nearest mirror, and look at your reflection. It’s nearly always a projection. What characteristics does that person carry that you either deny in yourself, or […]
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Friends and Boundaries
How far do we go for our friends? What are the boundaries when we’ve had life long buddies? Yikes, always a tough one. I believe in loyalty to a fault with friends, and covering “their six” in most situations – except when kids are involved. Listen to Beth’s dilema as to whether or not she […]
Listener Response
I’ve been MIA the last two months – I had a cancer recurrence, surgery, then off to a healing retreat in Eagle Nest, NM for a week. I just returned several days ago and have been catching up with my clients. Thanks for hanging in there with me. I recieved multiple emails and voice mails […]
Suicide: Prevention & After Care
Finding out that a loved one suicided is like being hit by an emotional tsunami. The aftershock and devastation to loved ones left behind is gut-wrenching. A listener emailed and asked for resources. Here is the best in the nation: 1) The Link Counseling Center – phone: 404-256-9797, email: www.thelink.org. The Link was founded by Iris Bolton […]
Verbal Abuse – Verbal Attacks – Emotional Abuse
Kim from TX sends an email to TheDivaCast.com first, and we (The Divas) agreed that it was better responded to by me, Zanny. Kim has been married for 5 years to “a wonderful father, a good provider, and a life partner…” but his fatal flaw is the verbal abuse he spews, sometimes daily, at Kim. […]
Toxic Parents
This email came from Anabella, a 42 year-old Italian immigrant. Her own mother was abusive both phsycially and emotionally. Now, Anabella’s father is dying and her mother wants Anabella and her two young children to stay with her. NO! NO! NO! Anabella – you’re entitled to protect yourself. Listen how. Two wonderful books on this […]