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PEACE OF MIND. PEACEFUL WORLD.

10/30/2026

Your children don't need a perfect mother. They need a mother who is good enough.

Parenting comes with moments of connection and moments when we miss what our children need. And that's part of being human.

The goal isn't to be emotionally available every second of every day. It's to create opportunities for connection, recognize moments of disconnection, and continue showing up with care.

In Episode 21 of Facing the Moment, we explore the concept of the “good enough mother” and why emotional presence matters more than perfection.

🎧 Listen to Mothering Through Threat & Uncertainty.

10/29/2026

Sometimes, healing begins simply by being with people who make us feel safe.

We don't always need the right words or a solution to what we're facing. Sometimes, being in the presence of someone who loves, understands, and supports us can help us feel grounded again.

Whether it's family, friends, or a trusted community, supportive human connection can be a powerful resource during stressful and uncertain times.

In Episode 21 of Facing the Moment, we explore how safe relationships help us reconnect with ourselves and restore a sense of peace.

🎧 Listen to Mothering Through Threat & Uncertainty.

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10/26/2026

When civility and dialogue start to crumble, we are called to step up and do everything we can to protect human dignity. These are the cornerstones of a society for the people by the people, and they require our constant care and attention

Without mutual respect and kindness in our engagement with others, optimism and hope for a brighter future will begin to falter

We must preserve these values to keep our shared vision from falling into the void

It is up to all of us to bridge the gaps and uphold the dignity of every individual

Listen to The Bridge Between Us conversations on YouTube.

10/19/2026

What if the strength you need has been within you all along?

For thousands of years, life has continued through generations of uncertainty, hardship, and change. Each generation has found ways to navigate challenges and carry life forward.

That same resilience and wisdom are part of the life that flows through us today.

In Episode 21 of Facing the Moment, we reflect on reconnecting with this inner resource and discovering the strength to face life's uncertainties.

🎧 Listen to Mothering Through Threat & Uncertainty.

10/15/2026

Who takes care of the mother who takes care of everyone else?

Mothers are often expected to be everything to everyone: caregivers, protectors, emotional anchors, and sources of strength. But constantly giving without replenishing our own energy can leave us running on empty.

Caring for yourself isn't separate from caring for your children. It's part of creating the emotional capacity to show up for them.

In Episode 21 of Facing the Moment, we explore the pressures mothers carry and why tending to their own needs is essential for the well-being of the entire family.

🎧 Listen to Mothering Through Threat & Uncertainty.

10/13/2026

What happens when the place you once turned to for safety begins to feel uncertain?

For immigrant mothers and families, the fear of separation, discrimination, and an unpredictable future can create a profound sense of vulnerability, even after decades of building a life in a new country.

In Episode 21 of Facing the Moment, we explore the emotional toll of living with uncertainty and what it means to navigate motherhood when the sense of safety you once relied on feels threatened.

🎧 Listen to Mothering Through Threat & Uncertainty and join this important conversation.

10/12/2026

Choosing empathy can be an existential risk. To keep our rage and worldview intact, we often shut down our own humanity toward "the enemy"

However, if you allow yourself to be touched by another’s life and identify with them, your own sense of identity may be shaken

It is a brave, yet often lonely, path to walk when your own group wants to pull you back into the conflict

10/08/2026

In a world filled with irreconcilable disagreements and difficult interactions, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by sadness, anger, or even cynicism

Our daily connections at home and work can become strained when we face frustration and disbelief in the face of conflicting views

The path to meaningful engagement begins with coming to terms with our own internal world

By looking at our emotions and beliefs objectively, we can guide them like a caring adult leads a frazzled child

Only when we find this internal perspective can we muster the empathy and courage needed for true civil dialogue

Whether we find a way to connect or gain the wisdom to agree to disagree, we can learn to engage without burning bridges

Listen to The Bridge Between Us conversations on YouTube.

10/07/2026

Support begins with connection—and with asking rather than assuming.

A person’s needs and abilities may change from one day to the next. Stay open, check in, and listen to what they say they need. Most importantly, continue to see and treat them as a whole person—not simply as a sick person.

For caregivers, resentment can also be an important signal. It may be pointing to an unmet need or an imbalance that requires attention. Caring for yourself helps you remain connected while caring for someone else.

Watch this excerpt from Episode 20 of Facing the Moment.

10/05/2026

Sometimes, simply telling the truth about what we are experiencing—and feeling genuinely understood—can help the nervous system begin to settle.

Within a calm, compassionate connection, fear, thoughts, and difficult emotions do not have to be pushed away. They can be welcomed into a space where they feel safe enough to soften.

As the system relaxes, we may regain access to our own calm, curiosity, and inner understanding.

Watch this excerpt from Episode 20 of Facing the Moment.

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P. O. Box 5730
Hillsborough, NJ
08844

Website

http://FoundationIFS.org/, http://PARTSandSELF.org/

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