What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

• What replacement child syndrome is.
• What the signs and symptoms are.
• How to rebuild your self-worth.
• What to do if you feel “less than good enough.”
• The steps to achieving a full and honorable life.
• More from her book When Will I Be Good Enough?: A Replacement Child's Journey to Healing

High Five Highlights:

• If your mom was still with us today, what would she think of your transformation? I think she would be very proud of me. There would be pride. She would be proud of the woman I am.
• Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your younger self? Be gentle with yourself. Be as kind to yourself as you are to other people.
• Tell me about someone that inspires you today? My sister-in-law Marilyn, because she is a beautiful person and gives of herself every day without asking for anything in return.
• Do you have a favorite quote or book you can share? “It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters in the end.”
• Finish this sentence: “Throughout my life the most important thing I’ve learned is...”  To honor myself with the love and respect and care that I give other people, and as a result, then I can be the most productive wonderful person to other people.

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