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5 contributions to Parenting Adult Children Today
Friday the 13th
I am not a superstitious person so this day does not impact me. What I can share is that 3 years ago today I had an accident and it was on this day I found out they would not have to amputate my hand. I had gotten hit by a forklift and my hand was detached from my wrist. To say this was traumatic is an understatement and it was 3 weeks before my daughter's wedding. What kept me grounded during that time was my faith. I will tell you the story one day because I truly experienced a healing no one ever believed could happen. I have 97% hand function and even my surgeon, who is the head of hand surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida, says it is a miracle. I share this because I want you to consider what grounds you. If it is luck, let me encourage you to look for something more. You deserve to feel connected to something that is bigger than you and that is for you. When we know we are enough and are loved for who we are, it changes us and the way we love. Let me know your thoughts.
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Catherine: you are such a special person to remember and mark the anniversary of the accident that almost took your life. We are so used to only celebrate and remember weddings, birthdays and sports event winnings, but you seem the accept the good and the bad as part of living. Much to learn from it and grow out of the ashes with gratitude. No despair but embracing the good outcome. God bless and I’m so happy for your speedy and complete recovery 🫂 Etti
Reflecting on dual behavior
I was reviewing the introductory video and like you said in one of the slides, my daughters reveal more to their friends or friends' parents more than they tell me. How come, I can discuss, express opinions, add input or even making recommendations when I am with other adult peers, but I had to become more and more guarded and avoiding any input when I am with my daughters. Otherwise, they become resentful or extremely annoyed. At this point our conversations are very bland and unsatisfactory from my point of view. I place a lot of hope on this course. 🌈
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Hello Catherine and friends: I share with you the experience of feeling shut out from the life of my daughter since my divorce 20 years ago. My daughter doesn’t open up to me about her personal life at all. Only bland conversation and it makes my heart feel broken. I’m now trying to set up a zoom call with her once a month ( she lives with her husband in Europe). When we meet about 3 times a year she is cordial like a neighbor and doesn’t let me hug her. I sense that distance. I guess I need more advice as how to manage the zoom meeting. For now, I am only successful in emailing her and she always responds but never initiates an email to me. Please some more guidance.🙏
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Hi Catherine: as I explained in my bio, my daughter, 32 in married and they reside in Europe. She leads a very busy life and she want me to email her when I want and she answers in a reasonably time period. I can’t call her. I would appreciate it if you can guide me as to how to ask for progress in our relationship?
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@Catherine Hickem thanks Catherine for prompt help with this matter.
live community call
I've seen some conflicting information about time for the meeting today. 10d ago Catharine posted a time change to 12 for just today with the start being 11:30 going forward on future Tuesdays but today it mentioned 11:30. Will we start at 11:30 today?
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Ok. Thanks for the update.
Getting Started
Do you ever remember when you were young and standing near the edge of a pool right after you had just had just learned to swim? You couldn't wait to get in the pool but there was a little part of you that was a little anxious about making the commitment to jump in? You might be feeling something like that right now as you begin the P.A.R.E.N.T. Method and it is okay. This relationship means the world to you and you want to see it stronger than ever before so it's okay to have some feelings around getting started. Let me encourage to start today by watching the first module. It isn't that long but it lays out the journey. Once you have done that, I want you to print off the journal because it is going to be an important tool for you to use as you walk through the material. You've got this and you are not alone. I will be here with you all along the way. Post your questions as you get started. I can't wait to see what is next for you!
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You mean Friday the 6th at noon? 🙏
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Etti Beck
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re very hurt11. I had fin joined custody. The father, I believed successfully won her over and now she is 32 and married happily but living in Europe

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