You can't change your mother. Accept who she is while you heal to create change in your own life.

You might want to learn how to overlook the harmful behaviour of your mother however, it's also crucial that you be honest with the behaviour pattern and keep those in mind as you make your decision.

Society assumes that women are automatic nurturers however, many women's experiences with their mother tells a different story.

Christian’s struggle to set boundaries especially when scriptures are used to defend, shame and discipline.

Sometimes we have to let go of the hope that your families will change and do the work to change the only person we are responsible for, ourselves.

It can be difficult to identify toxic pattern’s especially when people use scriptures to protect themselves.

Christian’s in Toxic families struggle to set boundaries to protect themselves. I am discussing some of the reasons why in this episode.

Sometimes when we grow up in a toxic family we protect ourselves by people pleasing. These behaviours become the norm for us and impact relationships as adults. https://joanna-store.dpdcart.com/product/210110

The root of trauma is many and varied. Some individuals' trauma starts in their families. In homes without boundaries and plagued by lack of accountability and no one emotionally available for connection. https://linktr.ee/joannafromwoundstoscars

Childhood trauma and its impact on physical health.