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Writing about family and difficult memories

38. Writing about family and difficult memories

by Erin Canning • March 14, 2023March 28, 2023

Do you have personal moments of your life that you want to write about, but you’re not sure how to approach writing about family? Tune in to learn tips for navigating these issues.

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Unearthing my identity beyond mom

21. Unearthing my identity beyond mom

by Erin Canning • November 15, 2022March 28, 2023

With Maria Secoy as guest host, Erin P.T. Canning shares the lead up to losing her identity and motivation for writing after parenthood—and the resources she used to find both again.

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Writing about difficult, familial subjects w/ Camisha Broussard

05. Writing about difficult, familial subjects w/ Camisha Broussard

by Erin Canning • July 3, 2022April 11, 2024

She turned tragedy into an opportunity to openly discuss mental health with her child. Camisha Broussard, an English college professor, is on today’s podcast.

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Erin go Brach: How my Irish heritage found me

Erin Go Brách: How My Irish Heritage Found Me

by Erin Canning • March 17, 2022April 29, 2023

Irish culture and my family’s history continue to fill me with admiration, affection, and nostalgia, even though my strained relationship with my father complicates my connection to my Irish heritage.

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Posted in Life's Journey
Finding the love in those imperfect holiday moments

One Way to Find the Love Even in Those Imperfect Holiday Moments

by Erin Canning • December 9, 2021January 16, 2022

During my holiday journaling challenge week, a prompt had us explore recent holiday moments with our kids. Learn about what I discovered about an imperfect holiday moment.

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Posted in Daily Progress, Parenting
Sudden anger and the nervous system

How Sudden Anger Relates to the Nervous System

by Erin Canning • August 18, 2021January 16, 2022

I hate when my sudden anger hijacks me, especially when I think I’m in control of my emotions. Turns out the nervous system plays a major role in emotional hijacking.

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Posted in Mental Health, Parenting
A passing glance at the food court of the father who disowned me

A Passing Glance of the Father Who Disowned Me

by Erin Canning • July 29, 2021January 16, 2022

I saw my dad again, the one who disowned me and erased my childhood. My parents asked to see my kids. Learn what happened.

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Posted in Daily Progress
Releasing the pain, like dandelions floating away

Releasing the Pain After My Father Disowned Me

by Erin Canning • June 19, 2021January 16, 2022

After disputes over schedules, social media, and respect, my father disowned me. Confronting the futility of the situation is helping me to let go of my pain.

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Posted in Life's Journey, Mental Health
Woman sitting alone in a chair, looking out the window

My Father’s Desperate Need for Respect Destroyed Our Relationship

by Erin Canning • June 16, 2021February 4, 2022

After I gave birth, my father severed all communication because of scheduling and privacy issues. He rendered my pain, thoughts, and perspective voiceless.

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Posted in Life's Journey, Mental Health
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