This week on the HEAL blog 3 Ways To Stop A Fight.

Melissa Lyon West personifies strength and resilience like no other. From a young age, she was entangled in a cult, dominated by her father's controlling influence. Up until she turned thirty, every aspect of Melissa's life was dictated by strict rules. There was no room for personal choice in this cloistered environment where men held all the power, and women were relegated to a subservient role.

However, a series of events gradually chipped away at the foundation of her beliefs, leading Melissa to question the life she had been forced to lead. The turning point came when she boldly declared, "I'm not going to lie anymore." That single decision marked the beginning of her quest for truth, the catalyst for her healing journey.

With unwavering determination, Melissa embarked on a path to freedom, breaking free from the shackles of the cult's control. Every step she took brought her closer to reclaiming her autonomy, as she refused to be bound by oppressive rules any longer.

Now, our story finds Melissa at a pivotal moment in her life. Having endured a lifetime of conformity, she stands firm in her decision to sever ties with the cult once and for all. No longer willing to be part of something that stifles her spirit, Melissa takes a courageous stand and embraces her newfound freedom.

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On The HEAL BLOG this week don't miss How To Stop A Fight: 3 Strategies For Conflict Resolution.

Bekki's upbringing unfolded within the walls of a toxic household. Her mother's highly toxic behavior, coupled with her father's abusive and intimidating nature, created a volatile environment where Bekki and her siblings fought to survive. Tragically, Bekki often found herself on the receiving end of her mother's abuse, leaving her bewildered, traumatized, and fearful from a very young age. Despite the challenges, Bekki took on the role of protector, doing her best to shield her mother from her father's abuse. Yet, at any given moment, her mother could turn on her, leaving Bekki devastated.

Toxicity inevitably permeated the entire family unit, as everyone lived in survival mode. Becky endured immensely difficult times and embarked on a long journey of healing, to understand the events that had shaped her life. In this episode, Bekki generously shares her experiences, insights, and lessons learned, offering a profound opportunity for those on their healing journey to find solace, understanding, and hope.

If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to bigloveproject@iinet.net.au. I would LOVE! to connect with you.

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On The HEAL BLOG this week don't miss 8 Crucial Reasons You Should Take A Mental Health Day

The reason you don’t feel happy is because you’re living your life to please other people. Growing up in chaotic and traumatic environments conditions us to prioritise pleasing others as a means of ensuring our own safety. However, choosing to live life on your own terms is the most empowering decision you will ever make. In this quick chat episode Michael Unbroken discusses his journey of breaking the cycle of chaos within his family and embracing a life that aligns with his true self.

If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to ⁠⁠bigloveproject@iinet.net.au⁠⁠. I would LOVE! to connect with you.

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Barbara Lane believes the most important factor to the continuation of child abuse, is secrecy. From a very young age we are taught to keep secrets. We are silenced and we are shamed. It is generational. Barbara’s story is extraordinary and she is determined to tell it so that others might have a different experience. One of eleven sisters, Barbara’s mom simply walked out one day and never came back. Barbara was three years old and she remembers the love and deep care her sisters gave her in the orphanage. She remembered that love and care throughout all the years she lived in a foster home filled with abuse and despair. You can find Barbara at her website Barbara's book Broken Water is available here

If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to ⁠⁠bigloveproject@iinet.net.au⁠⁠. I would LOVE! to connect with you.

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Generational trauma

On The HEAL BLOG this week don't miss 3 Steps To Heal From Devastating Childhood Neglect.

In this quick chat episode we are looking at how trauma is passed down your family line.  Whatever has happened to your parents, your grandparents and beyond can have a huge impact on your life simply as a result of what is shared within that family line.  Systemic Theory looks at the family system as a whole and how this affects you today.  My guest is Johanna Lynn, and she works in the field of epigenetics.  Johanna explains that whilst we might be born with trauma from past generations, it doesn’t belong to us.

Johanna is amazing!  You can find her at https://johannalynn.ca/ and on instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefamilyimprint_institute/

If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to bigloveproject@iinet.net.au. I would LOVE! to connect with you.

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I am worthless

On The HEAL BLOG this week don't miss 3 Steps To Heal From Devastating Childhood Neglect.

From her earliest memories Victoria felt worthless. Her brothers and sisters were significantly older and the messages she got growing up were ‘we don’t want you’.  At school Victoria was bullied and rejected.  Such was her lack of self worth, Victoria never looked in the mirror because she didn’t like what she saw. As an adult, Victoria believed that if she achieved all the award and accolades, she was worthy, but there were years of depression and finally, Victoria found herself sitting on the end of her bed with a bottle of pills. How did Victoria turn her life around?  This is Victoria’s journey from hopelessness to living a full and incredible life. Victoria is now The Heart Healer and she is helping women find their self worth.

You can find Victoria Finch The Heart Healer on her WEBSITE and on Instagram HERE⁠

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Toxic mother

On The HEAL BLOG this week don't miss Five Steps To Break Free Of Generational Family Patterns 

Alex Scott is a Narcissistic Abuse Healing Coach. She knows first hand what growing up with a narcissistic mother is like and how that relationship can lead to adult relationships with narcissists, because the abuse is familiar and normal. In this quick chat episode, Alex shares the signs your parent was narcissistic and includes her own experiences of growing up with a narcissistic parent.

You can find Alex Scott on INSTAGRAM and via her WEBSITE. ⁠

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Self love

On The HEAL BLOG this week don't miss Five Steps To Break Free Of Generational Family Patterns 

Dr Heather Browne's Mom had Schizophrenia. She was a truly magical woman, but she was also deeply unable to cope. Heather cared for her Mom in a way nobody else could, and when Heather's Mom took her own life, Heather was hurting and in such deep pain, she knew she needed to find the strength to move on, she just needed to figure out how. It was dark times and it was hard, and Heather learnt so much on that journey. Heather is now known as the Reframe Queen of Orange County, because she has a gift for looking at a situation and finding the possibility for growth and change.

You can find Dr Heather Browne at her ⁠WEBSITE⁠

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