by Suzie Eller | Nov 3, 2014 | Living free together
I used to own a pair of comfy shoes. Pointy-toed and sparkly with just the right amount of heel. They looked great with a nice pair of jeans. And when I traveled, they felt like slippers as I walked through the airport. The ends of both pointy tips — if you... by Suzie Eller | Oct 13, 2014 | Living free together
Before I had children, I had a Good Mom list. It read something like this: When I become a mother, I will not ignore my children. When I become a mother, I will not physically harm my children. When I become a mother, I will not scream or yell. When I become a mother,... by Suzie Eller | Oct 9, 2014 | Living free together
A few years ago I stepped in front of a crowd in Illinois to speak. Maybe it was the fact that my flight was delayed and so my entire day was hectic, or maybe it was an off night. Regardless of the reason, half-way through things weren’t going the way I hoped.... by Suzie Eller | Sep 29, 2014 | Living free together
Cheri’s (not her real name) dad verbally abused her while she was growing up. He used words that made her feel shame. That made her feel small. He was was respected in the community, but turned into a bully when the doors closed. Cheri grew up thinking that she... by Suzie Eller | Sep 15, 2014 | Living free together
Look in the mirror. What do you see? And what does that have to do with being a mom? Maybe someone who should have nurtured you used words that hurt you instead. Words like: Worthless Lazy Stupid Unwanted Did you know that we don’t form our sense of identity on...
