Raising Resilience

When something happens to us — either an ongoing traumatic experience or a single incident — there are many ways to deal with it. I read something recently that reminded me of what happens to us when we don't cope. Today I wanted to share that with you, in addition to the things that have helped me cope with my PTSD.

Show Notes:

When kids are having a tough time, they don't come to us and calmly say, "I am struggling and could use some assistance." They melt down, they sass . . . basically, they push every button we have. Today, I'm talking about the #1 way I've been able to maintain patience through some of the hardest times ever.

Show Notes:

https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-39-the-1-thing-that-helps-me-stay-patient-with-my-kid

Many of us label various emotions as "good" and "bad." Joy is "good" and anger or sadness are "bad." In this short episode, I share how I realized that I judged anger as "bad" and what I learned to value in it.

Show Notes:

https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-38-the-gifts-of-anger

Studies show that good parenting and good relationships don't come from being perfect. They come from repairing when we mess up. Today, we're talking about apologizing to our kids and accepting our own imperfection.

Show Notes:

https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-37-accepting-imperfection-and-learning-to-apologize

This month, we're talking about accepting help and coping with pity. Why do we have such a hard time accepting help?

Show Notes:

https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-36-why-is-it-hard-to-ask-for-help

There are people who truly want to help, and then there are "grief tourists" who are in it because helping makes them feel good about themselves. What do you do when you've got a grief tourist on your hands?

Show notes:

https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-35-when-someone-is-not-actually-helpful

Asking for help is vulnerable. What if we open ourselves up for help and no one shows up? Today, let's talk about how to move past fear and ask for help when we need it.

Show Notes:

https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-36-how-to-move-past-fear-and-ask-for-help

"I don't want anyone's pity." Ever said that to yourself? This month, I'm talking about accepting help, and what keeps us from accepting us. Today, it's about the difference between pity, empathy, and sympathy — and how they're all about the other person.

Show Notes:

https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-33-pity-empathy-and-sympathy

Did you know cancer is a disability? Once it's over, it's never actually over. This is what it's like to live with a disability — and what you can apply to your own life.

Show Notes:

https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-32-what-ive-learned-from-living-with-a-disability

During my divorce, I replaced my old dresser with a new one at no cost. During cancer, I became obsessed with replacing my couch. I got rid of all my books. Here's why.

https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/news/episode-31-why-i-gasp-got-rid-of-all-my-books