Angelica Horvatic

How To Build An Emotional Bond With Your Child

I had a conversation with a single mum whose daughter is 15 years old.   She has separated from her husband just after giving birth to their daughter, has never remarried and has raised their child on her own. When I asked how her daughter coped without the father, she answered that as her daughter… Continue reading How To Build An Emotional Bond With Your Child

Is Verbal Abuse Ever OK?

My husband and me have recently agreed we won’t shout, raise our voices at each other nor use any profanity in our marriage.   We have made a decision to forever stop with our yelling, screaming and cursing.   We have thankfully realized it is the time to work on taming our egos during our… Continue reading Is Verbal Abuse Ever OK?

Being An Immigrant

This sculpture resonates deeply with me:     It’s been 20 years for me living abroad.   These two decades were filled with fun and adventures, developing new skills, learning about new cultures, adapting to their values and beliefs, learning new languages, pushing myself out of my comfort zone, learning new cuisines, gaining different point… Continue reading Being An Immigrant

Why Are We Shamed For Having ‘High Expectations’?

Today I felt stuck with my ‘high expectations’.   I do understand how at times it can be easier to have lower expectations but I can’t seem to lower mine.   Lowering my standards for me means being unhappy, miserable, stuck and dead inside.   It means faking it.   Pretending I don’t need and… Continue reading Why Are We Shamed For Having ‘High Expectations’?

Happy New Year

My dearest soul family,   At the end of another year, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for having you in my life.   THANK YOU so much for your time and energy invested in a deep self work.   THANK YOU for your commitment to resolving your past wounds and becoming better… Continue reading Happy New Year