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The Good MIL Project seeks to help women be the best MILs they can be. Their book "Taming the Drago Mothers in law (MILs) traditionally get a bad rep.
And, frankly, some of it is deserved. It''s really hard to turn off the "mommy button" and accept another person into the familial fold. We love our children from the day they were born, but it takes time to love the spouse of the children we love. But love them we must. Taking the "high road" and learning to make sure our children put their spouse's interests above our own needs is an absolute ne
06/06/2022
To love….receive it, give it, make it, create it, etc is to be vulnerable, is to risk for the sake of connection.
When we extend love to others, that is when we are alive! That is the measure of success.
How can you express love and receive love today? Share below.
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05/21/2022
"We can’t not communicate. Even when we say nothing we are saying something. Just try going a week not speaking to your spouse or not replying when your boss asks you a question, and I guarantee you will have communicated something."
https://leannebraddock.wixsite.com/therapist-s-thoughts/post/i-know-you-think-you-heard-what-i-said-but-what-you-heard-might-not-have-been-what-i-meant?fbclid=IwAR30kHbrWxCT3OSglt676YrqXl37iwxJauu_Cy4nVrEUes9Fso6vUAQnrH4
“I know you think you heard what I said, but what you heard might not have been what I meant" We can’t not communicate. Even when we say nothing we are saying something. Just try going a week not speaking to your spouse or not replying when your boss asks you a question, and I guarantee you will have communicated something. But from my years as a therapist, I have observed people don’t o...
05/10/2022
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05/02/2022
Therapist's Thoughts on a Quiet Day blog post.
https://leannebraddock.wixsite.com/therapist-s-thoughts/post/that-darn-worry-hole-what-it-is-and-how-to-get-out-of-it?fbclid=IwAR25HeGuqV2hm_HAPavopgJx3tizzASxcm6Lb1hEUOSpmI5FBtd63gB-MAc
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12/26/2020
"There is very little that we seek to achieve in life that can be accomplished without speaking to another person. Virtual communication can cover much of our shopping, banking, and political venting, but when we need support, a favor, a job, a partner, a sale, forgiveness, or advice, we must speak up or we will almost surely miss out."
How to Talk to Anyone Saying the right words, in the right way, is essential for reaching any personal or professional goal. These research-based tips can help.
THE GOOD MOTHER-IN-LAW PROJECT The Good MIL Project seeks to help women be the best MILs they can be. Their book "Taming the Drago
10/04/2020
Beginning in late November, we will be launching a new survey for mothers-in-law and children-in-law in preparation for the second edition of our book "Taming the Dragon Within: How to Be the Mother-in-Law You've Always Wanted" (first edition is still available on amazon). Stay tuned!
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