At what point does the relationship between parent and child cross over into a friendship?

Does it ever?

I think in order to foster a healthy relationship with kids in their adulthood, parents must allow love and accountability to flow in the relationship. If a child was told their entire childhood to stay in a child's place or to always be quiet, etc., then it can be difficult to expect them to voice their opinions and feelings as adults.

I've managed my fair share of childhood trauma, and in this volume, I touch on the relationship I have with my mother. There is an important conversation that has become unavoidable. As much as I would like to avoid it, I won't be able to much longer.

Having a child now and being almost too aware of the possibilities that could arise for us in her adulthood, I try my best to curate an environment that strikes a balance between parenting and friendship. I'm not saying I see my kid as my friend, but we can hang out like friends and talk about anything. I don't shun her ideas, thoughts, or feelings even when I might not completely understand in that moment.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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We complain during our perception of lack, and we complain during our perception of abundance. Which one do we want? Are we forced to choose? In Volume 4 of this podcast, I share my thoughts on observing our attitudes when we are in a difficult season of our lives and praying/begging for things to work out for us, just to turn around and complain about the blessing we asked for.

This calls for us to be intentional and specific. Get real with yourself about what you want to experience in this life. Nothing is too extravagant or outlandish. Think big bitch 😂.

I also touch on how not everyone will have capacity for our shit. Therapists exist for a reason. In no way do I mean to sound insensitive in that statement, but seriously, we all have things going on that keep us from always being mentally, emotionally, or physically available for others. That goes for anyone: spouse, children, friend, co-worker, lady a the laundrymat, etc.

Lastly, I share my thoughts on how solitude is the cure for co-dependency. No matter the person, place, or thing, you need time away from it to get back to yourself, your autonomy, and independence.

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In this volume, I share my thoughts about the following:

- traveling domestically + abroad

-saying no when it is not a full body yes

-walking in the direction it is you want to go

-evaluating ourselves when we cast judgment and victim blame

-keeping track of confirmation from the Universe when you ask for something.

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Volume 2: God is not a man. Give yourself some credit.

This string of thoughts covers how I feel about when people call God a "He" and when people give ALL the credit to "Him". Hear me out lol.

When a person gives all their power away, they don't move forward in life if they're "waiting" on the thing they gave their power to to give them permission.

These thoughts that swirl around in my head will evolve over time, I'm sure, but for now, take a listen.

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Back in 2021 or 2022, I started posting my random thoughts on my Instagram page at night to reflect on the day. This allowed me to release energy, but also encourage others to share their thoughts. I miss it and have decided to get back on the speaking horse by recording my random thoughts throughout the week and uploading them in volumes every Friday.

In this volume 1, I share my thoughts on shadow work, money manifestation, duality, and spiritual protection.

If you’re not familiar with shadow work, a great definition is below.

Shadow work: the practice of exploring and integrating the parts of oneself that are often suppressed or rejected. It’s a journey of self-awareness and acceptance, aiming to understand and integrate the “shadow” aspects of your personality.

Reference here.

Take a listen or read along with the subtitles and share your thoughts. I’d love to hear them.

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