Quotes by Marcia Sirota

On top of the abuse and neglect, denial heaps more hurt upon the child by requiring the child to alienate herself from reality and her own experience. In troubled families, abuse and neglect are permitted; its the talking about them that is forbidden.

Humor is the honey in my tea.

If you feel ashamed about your need for love & support, its because you were made to feel this way as a child. Its not a sign of weakness to want affirmation, reassurance or someone to count on; these are natural, appropriate needs. Just make sure to be there for yourself first.

Because children take everything personally, they believe that if they are being mistreated, its because they havent been “good enough.” Being good as an adult makes them believe, incorrectly, that they have some control in life. They think that they will be rewarded for their goodness and that it will protect them from harm.