I was reminded that I have a story and that my mission is to share my story, not for the sake of the story but for the opportunity to offer HOPE that ‘the story’ is not the definition of who you are and there is no need to hold onto the negativity of it.

The stories that women carry through life often have a common theme of loss and regret.

I had a still birth, an abortion.  I gave my child up for adoption
I gave myself away through sex.
I lied, I deceived, I stole.
I regret….

Any or all of these can rest in our hearts for years, if not a lifetime.

It is only by going THROUGH the processes of healing that we can let go of the guilt, shame and regret.  When we choose not to process ‘The Story’ we allow guilt, shame and regret to take over our capacity to see our lives clearly.

Children learn what they see and therein lies the most twisted part of holding onto guilt, shame and regret.  The children watch you mom and they adapt their behaviours to be like yours, a person living with guilt, shame and regret. They take on these behaviours and feelings and they never even belonged to them/you.

Mothers say; ‘It will be different for my daughter.’  It will not if you do not deal with your own ‘story’.  When you deal with your story, you are putting into practice all you say you want for your daughters; a life of freedom and joyful living.

This is what will truly make your daughters life profound and inspired! Inspired by the brave women/mother who will risk herself to heal.  The one who will grab a hold of life and believe for herself:  I deserve to feel free and filled with Joy!

So…What’s your story?

Change:
Make a commitment to be active in healing from your story.
Secrets Kill The damage of secrets is when they are kept secret!
Talk it out, write it out, whatever it takes.
Share with a like minded community.
Get educated! Find out how guilt works in your life and become aware for change.