Affirmations – Charlie McCready

Affirmations are more than just words—they are tools for transformation. Many parents I’ve worked with have found that affirmations can reframe negative thought patterns and restore a sense of self-worth and clarity, even amidst the emotional turmoil of parental alienation. Let’s delve into the science behind affirmations and how they can help you reclaim your inner strength.

Remarkably, our DNA has a language of its own, capable of being influenced by the words we think and speak. Research suggests that even the 90% of DNA once labelled as ā€œjunkā€ has a telepathic-like quality, transmitting and receiving information in ways far more advanced than the internet. Positive affirmations effectively reprogramme your DNA, sending empowering instructions to every cell in your body.

By replacing the negative narratives instilled by an alienating parent with affirmations, you can reclaim control over your inner dialogue and reshape your emotional responses. This process reinforces the idea that by changing your thoughts, you can change your mindset—and ultimately, your life.

Neuroscientist Dr. Joe Dispenza explains, ā€œNerve cells that fire together wire together.ā€ Repeating positive affirmations strengthens neural pathways linked to self-belief, motivation, and resilience. This process, known as neuroplasticity, allows the brain to reorganise itself, replacing harmful patterns with healthier ones.

Your subconscious mind absorbs the tone of your self-talk without distinguishing between sarcasm, doubt, or criticism. It treats your words as direct instructions. Telling yourself, ā€œI am capableā€ or ā€œI deserve love and respectā€ lays the groundwork for a healthier state of mind and being.

Quantum physics offers another perspective on affirmations. Nobel Laureate Max Planck, the father of quantum theory, stated, ā€œAll matter originates and exists only by virtue of a force… the existence of a conscious and intelligent mind.ā€ Your thoughts are vibrational energy that shapes your reality. Repeating affirmations like ā€œI am strongā€ or ā€œI am wholeā€ not only influences your mindset but also sends positive energy outward, transforming how you engage with the world.

Pay attention to the tone of your inner dialogue. Is it nurturing or critical? Awareness is the first step towards transformation. Replace statements like ā€œI’m not good enoughā€ with ā€œI’m learning and growing every day.ā€ Gratitude activates brain regions associated with reward and bonding, reinforcing positive neural pathways. Spend a few moments daily imagining yourself as the person you want to be—calm, confident, and resilient. Say your affirmations aloud or silently, particularly upon waking or before sleep, when your subconscious is most receptive.

You can make up your own, but keep it ā€˜I am’ and avoiding negatives. Here are a few examples: I am worthy of love and respect. I have the strength to face challenges and grow. My children love me, even if they can’t show it right now. I am reclaiming my peace and happiness. Each day, I move closer to healing and wholeness.

As you nurture this new way of thinking, you’ll notice positive changes not only within yourself but also in how others respond to you. Affirmations help you project a calmer, more compassionate energy, influencing your interactions and allowing you to remain centred, regardless of external circumstances.

Remember, you are always listening to what you say about yourself. Pause and ask: What am I telling myself right now? Let your next words be kind, hopeful, and filled with self-belief. You deserve it.

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Grief

Grief has a way of isolating us. The sort of sadness that overwhelms us with a heavy, aching heart from morning til night-time is hard to move through, and we have to do it slowly, one day at a time.

As Khalil Gibran said in The Prophet: ā€œLove knows not its own depth until the hour of separationā€ We feel detached from the rest of the world, contained in our body vessels and moving through the day as if we’re not really here at all. Who are we now? For alienated parents with their children gone from their lives, they hardly feel like a parent anymore, though they are still parents, most definitely, and always will be. The loss leaves a void. We don’t want to fill it because we want to feel the ‘missing’ and the sadness keeps them in mind. It’s scary to have to rethink who we are and repurpose our lives.

Will we ever feel happy again? Yes. But it doesn’t happen overnight. We find moments. We figure out how to live our lives without the one/s we love. We become unafraid again. We treat ourselves as someone we love. Each day, we take one step in front of the other, and we move forward doing the best we can. And when we need to rest, we rest. Along the way, we do find peace, love and happiness again.

If you are going through parental alienation, know you’re not alone. I’ve been through it myself. Personally and professionally, I have over 20 years of experience. I am reunited with my children and here to offer support with daily posts on social media and also with the coaching I offer. Feel free to reach out to me anytime.

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