Donna Brown, from the Indie Exchange has worked tirelessly on behalf of independently published authors. She leads an active group on Facebook and has an amazing website. I am delighted to let you know that Donna has accepted the cover of my first book, Family Ties for the cover showcase at the Indie Exchange. I admit …
Category: Louise Behiel
3.5 Steps to Lasting Personal Change
Over the past few months, this blog has explored the roles, rules and characteristics of children raised in emotionally barren families. We’ve talked about your personal lives, families, friends and characters. But one constant has been the question: “Okay, that’s how I am, so how do I change myself?” Psychologists seem to agree that change …
The Last 3 Characteristics of Adult Children
We have reached the last 3 characteristics of adults raised in emotionally barren families. 1. Are super responsible or super irresponsible. 2. Are extremely loyal, even in the face of evidence that the loyalty is undeserved. 3. Are impulsive. They tend to lock themselves into a course of action without giving serious consideration to alternative …
I’m Guest Blogging Today
The delightful, organized and fun, Karenna Colcroft invited me to post today. Stop by her blog and read a bit of what I learned at the RT Convention last week in Chicago. Karenna is the awesome author of 17 books, available on Amazon. I’m thrilled to be joining her in my first ever guest post. In …
The Most Common Characteristics of Adult Children
The next three characteristics are common in all the roles. In fact, I think they’re common in all people – well everyone I know, especially the last two. Overreact to changes over which they have no control. Constantly seek approval and affirmation. Usually feel that they are different from other people. Overreaction looks different among …