This is Episode Nine of conversations with stoic mamas along the way, part of a series of conversations with moms who’ve consciously chosen to shift the way they’re relating to this circumstance; using the context of parenting a trans-identified child to build capacity and get bigger than the problem. This episode is sponsored by Dream School. Brought to you by the creators of This Jungian Life, Dream School is a year-long dream interpretation course designed to teach you how to “decode the language of metaphor and symbol, and harness the power of your unconscious wisdom.” Stoicmom subscribers can get 15% off tuition with the coupon code: STOICMOM15 Go to https://thisjungianlife.com/join-dream-school/ to learn more and enroll.
Dee Schumacher (pseudonym) describes details of her powerful life story that has been filled with tragedies that she eventually came to see as gifts. She recognizes that she went through tough times “for a reason” and talks about her deep, abiding faith that we’re all here with a purpose. Along with believing that she’s “wired to get through things”, gratitude, journaling, research, and faith are all tools that have worked for her to become stronger, more compassionate, and to keep her family together.
Dee also describes how this circumstance helped her “find her voice,” and I’m so grateful for her vulnerable openness and really enjoyed this conversation and connecting with Dee.
I'm gonna be okay, regardless of the outcome. -with Dee Schumacher