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I lost myself: Why I advocate a life beyond parenting

I Lost Myself: Why I Advocate a Life Beyond Parenting

by Erin Canning • October 13, 2021April 5, 2022

After realizing the extent to which I lost myself, I began seeking ways to build a life beyond parenting. But what does that even mean?

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Posted in Life's Journey, Mental Health, Parenting
My heart leaks drops of ink

My Heart Leaks Drops of Ink: A Poem

by Erin Canning • October 12, 2021March 8, 2022

A poem about the currents of pain, how they can spread to others. But I keep fighting and keep trying, even though my heart leaks drops of ink.

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Posted in Life's Journey, Mental Health, On Writing
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
Tending to our emotional needs

10 Quick Ways for Parents to Refill Our Empty Cup

by Erin Canning • July 9, 2021October 29, 2023

When I’m overwhelmed, I use these quick ways to refill my empty cup so that I can be there for my kids in the way I want and they need. 

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Posted in Mental Health, Parenting
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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