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Posts by Teresa Graham Brett

Teresa Graham Brett is a coach, consultant, author, and parent. Through her webinars, book, and coaching programs she works with parents to let go of the style of parenting that has harmed us for generations and create relationships with children that are based on respect, trust, and unconditional love.

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Stay Safe or Risk Opening Your Heart?

“When you begin to touch your heart or let your heart be touched, you begin to discover that it’s bottomless.” ~Pema Chodron

As a child I learned boundaries. I learned what I wasn’t allowed to talk about outside of the family. I learned how far I could go with my parents before I faced their disapproval. I also learned that this boundary was unpredictable.

Because it was unpredictable, I honed the ability to sense when it seemed safe to do something, and when I couldn’t, based on the emotions of those around me. It kept me safe for the most …