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21. Unearthing my identity beyond mom
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.
05. Writing about difficult, familial subjects w/ Camisha Broussard
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.
Erin Go Brách: How My Irish Heritage Found Me
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.
One Way to Find the Love Even in Those Imperfect Holiday Moments
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.
How Sudden Anger Relates to the Nervous System
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.
A Passing Glance of the Father Who Disowned Me
I saw my dad again, the one who disowned me and erased my childhood. My parents asked to see my kids. Learn what happened.
Releasing the Pain After My Father Disowned Me
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.
My Father’s Desperate Need for Respect Destroyed Our Relationship
After I gave birth, my father severed all communication because of scheduling and privacy issues. He rendered my pain, thoughts, and perspective voiceless.