a life in perfect balance

rebecca chapman  - relationship whisperer

Welcome to my Blog

Hey there to you. Welcome to my Margarita-style blog.  We like it salty and sweet here.  Salty language but with sweet truths. Cannot wait to hear if you have any topics you'd like me to cover or even your comments.  Let's do this

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Dealing with parents

  Dealing with parents. I tell you – I’ve had a week of people having to spend some time with parents that they don’t really want to be around. Not sure if it’s the lockdowns or just life. But – I thought – heck Rebecca (I avoided swearing – did you see that?) – you […]

4 revolutionary steps to take when your parents make you feel like S$$t.

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healing childhood emotional neglect

  Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) is what didn’t happen to you or for you when you were a kid. The stuff that you needed to properly prepare you for life. It’s when parents don’t meet their children’s emotional needs. And – the problems caused by this can be long-term and last way into adulthood. If […]

How to do the 2nd Amazing Step That Heals Childhood Emotional Neglect.

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i hate christmas with my family

    Sit down. Grab a drink, and let’s have a chat. Firstly, this might seem a bit early, but it’s really not. Let’s give your brain time to sit with these before you use these tricks. This is an essential part of adopting new behaviour. So let it sink in for a bit. Secondly, […]

Need my 19 Favorite Ways to Survive Christmas with your Dysfunctional Family?

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3rd step to healing Childhood Emotional Neglect

3rd Step to Healing Childhood Emotional Neglect. Childhood Emotional Neglect, or “CEN” for short, is a term coined by Dr. Karyl McBride. It’s the emotional neglect of children that occurs in families where at least one parent is emotionally unavailable due to their own unresolved childhood trauma and/or addiction issues. I’m assuming you’ve done my […]

Are You Ready For The 3rd Step to Healing Childhood Emotional Neglect?

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ealing Emotional Neglect

Healing Emotional Neglect: The First Step. Estimated reading time: 11 minutes   “Hey, Mum!” I exclaimed as I opened the door. I was greeted with silence and frowned.  The house seemed empty, and cold and dirty dishes were piled up in the sink. The living room had clothes drying everywhere, and dust particles floating through […]

The First Step to Healing Childhood Emotional Neglect.

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My parents neglect me

My parents neglect me?  Childhood Emotional Neglect is a thing? Hold on a second Sunshine, before you click away. I can see your finger ready to click on the mouse. Cease and desist. I want to tell you a secret.   The most common thing I hear from my clients is…TaDa…   “Nothing was really wrong […]

My Parents Neglect Me? Please Explain Girl! My Parents Loved Me.

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