“Massive meltdowns are the last stage of a child becoming increasingly out of control internally. They aren’t about anyone else.”

“The good news is that the path to a more supportive and organized environment isn’t out of reach for most families.”

“As we become more aware of our eating habits, we can take steps towards behavior that will benefit not only ourselves, but also our environment.”

“You can heal your heart and still be open to new friendships.”

“The sad reality is that growing up in an emotionally neglectful family with your feelings ignored or discounted, has profound effects on how you feel in your adult life, the choices you make, and your perceptions of yourself.”

“Our beliefs and experiences affect how we show up in a relationship.”

“In the absence of healthy relationships, people might collect things for comfort.”

“The idea of tough love legitimized verbal abuse as a tool for changing people and their behaviors; it was hailed as a motivational tool. It was not.”