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“I’m leaving, you can stay here by yourself”

The words a child never wants to hear from a parent

Aug 17

“I’m leaving, you can stay here by yourself”

Aug 17

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I Grew Up Being Told “Stop Crying!”

How Two Words Led to a Life-Long Struggle

Apr 22

I Grew Up Being Told “Stop Crying!”

Apr 22

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My Mom’s Version of My Childhood Is a Lie

Finding Comfort Despite My Mom’s Selective Memory

Jun 11

My Mom’s Version of My Childhood Is a Lie

Jun 11

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RESONATES

Breaking Free: My Journey to Heal Childhood Trauma

At 49, I still get anxious seeing “mom” on my caller ID. I hope when my sons are grown, they will feel more excited about me calling them.

Mar 26

Breaking Free: My Journey to Heal Childhood Trauma

Mar 26

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Dear Parents Who Voted Republican This November

Reaching out in hopes of finding common ground and understanding.

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Your Body Knows

At 17, I learned when a boundary has been crossed

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The Mom Experience

“It Doesn’t Matter What You Think.”

Reconsider what you say to your children.

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Sad girl sitting alone

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I Wish I Was Never Called A “Good Kid”

Letting go of a label in search of who I really am

Nov 3

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Nov 3

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The Real Reason Behind Why My Children’s Mess Enraged Me

It wasn’t just annoyance. It was panic.

Oct 23

The Real Reason Behind Why My Children’s Mess Enraged Me

Oct 23

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When I decided to stop parenting through fear

And Saw Hope of Changing Our Future

Oct 1

When I decided to stop parenting through fear

Oct 1

Simple Joy With Ann

Simple Joy With Ann

Founder of the Dooley Method that combines positive parenting and KonMari home organizing to strengthen family connection through tidying. simplejoywithann.com

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