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Sadness and Quenching the Inner Thirst

There are so many parts of being human that are sad. When old people start getting old and can’t do what they used to....

Owning our Wounds is an Important Step in Owning our Power

The martyr archetype becomes strong in us through the unconscious belief that suffering is noble and that other women who refuse to suffer in the same way are...

The Rupture of the Mother Line and the Cost of Becoming Real

One of the hardest experiences a daughter can have in a mother/daughter relationship is seeing that your mother is unconsciously invested in your smallness....

Going into the Black Hole to find the Light of Being

The most empowering thing I’ve discovered in life was not something ecstatic or “spiritual.” It wasn’t found in feelings of bliss. It was found...

The Holy Simplicity of Sitting With Uncomfortable Feelings

The Mother Wound journey is often tumultuous: it can range from denial to disbelief to astonishment. This journey is filled with recollections of past...

Female Assertiveness: Stop Resolving the Tension

Women are expected to resolve tension as a form of emotional labor. Learn how to stop resolving tension and exercise healthy female assertiveness.

Sacred Activism With Rachel Ricketts: Bethany Webster

Why Sacred Activism Is Inner Work With Rachel Ricketts

True inner work must confront racism. Learn about sacred activism and how disconnection serves white supremacy with Rachel Ricketts.

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Mother Wound Healing: Why It’s Crucial For Women

The Mother Wound is passed down through generations of women and remains taboo. Explore the importance of Mother Wound healing and how to start.

Why your mother can’t understand you: Exploring Emotional Immaturity

Many adult daughters have had a life-long struggle to emotionally connect with their mothers. Many are confused as to why even simple interactions with their mothers can feel exhausting, draining, [...]

Crossing the “Terror Barrier” of the Mother Wound: From Subservience to Sovereignty (Part 1 of 2)

Have you ever experienced a strange sense of foreboding, hesitation or even terror in moments when you’re about to take an action that should feel empowering and positive in your [...]

Crossing the “Terror Barrier” of the Mother Wound: From Subservience to Sovereignty (Part 2 of 2)

Welcome to Part 2 of this exploration of Crossing the “Terror Barrier” of the Mother Wound! (See the part 1 article here) In this article I will cover how the [...]