68. {11/28/09} I was so afraid to do this, but I allowed my daughter to go shopping alone on Telegraph Ave in Berkeley while The Hubs and I went to a movie. I felt like an over-protective parent, but I let it go and she was totally fine.
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100 Things I Fear: letting go
January 25, 2010100 Things I Fear: parenting
January 13, 201056. {11/16/09} I am so proud of myself for calmly getting us through what could have been a major disaster. I really can’t share the details as they aren’t mine to share, but I can tell you that I faced some serious parenting fears. I got through it by: Not pushing anyone through it Focused [...]
100 Things I Fear: teens
January 12, 201055. {11/15/09} I had a heart-wrenching experience today. My teenage daughter is going through some major stuff and as a parent I am often confused, triggered, and totally baffled by her process. But, I am so proud of myself for consistently sharing the truth about my observations, my feelings, and my intuition. I’ve also called [...]
100 Things I Fear: parenting strength
January 4, 201047. {11/07/09} I made The Girl do something she didn’t want to do. I held my ground and she stepped up to the plate. Damn. This parenting gig triggers a lot of fear!
100 Things I Fear: saying no
January 3, 201046. {11/06/09} Not going home when The Girl called. This was one of those situations when doing what my daughter wanted me to do was not in anyone’s best interest. It was so hard to stand firm and say no. But, I did it and in retrospect, it was the right thing to do. Woohoo!
Dear Alex ~ you are literary genious.
October 8, 2009Dear Alex ~ I don’t know exactly why I’m writing this here on my blog. I just am. And I wonder if it was inspired by this beautiful tribute post. You know what? It doesn’t really matter why… A few years ago you gave me a manuscript to read. I’ve always thought of it as [...]
VLOG: abandonment, family, homeless teen & tears
September 16, 2009In this short video I tell you a story about an experience that cracked my heart wide open. If you’ve ever felt abandoned by your family, then please watch and send me an email {Cassandra @ SimplyFearless.com} telling me about your experience. It really helps when you share – believe me, I feel better now [...]
Wordless Wednesday: Sisters
September 2, 2009Me (far left) and Nancy (far right) hug our sister Bren
Men are Heartless
August 28, 2009“thoughtfulness” by lampelina Men are heartless. It’s a total lie. You know it. I know it. And yet, we continue to shun men who express their emotions. We label them as weak or homosexual. What an insult to men and the gay community. So how do we go about creating an environment where men are [...]
It’s [for] You, Bren!
August 27, 2009{note about video: it will automatically load and play – to pause scroll over the “menu” and it will pop up} Holy cow…my favorite Dolores O’Riordan with the Cranberries just released a solo album! AND…get this…she is going on tour with the Cranberries right here in North America beginning this November. I absolutely must go [...]
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