Our new character this week is "Monique Caustic Critic"  her Mothers name is "Candy Cant  -Nothing you could ever do is good enough Caustic Critic" and her Fathers name is "Parker Put you down, keep you down, Caustic Critic.

When we are raised with critical parents we take it on as who we are.  This is so damaging but there is good news.  This is not something that you have to wear for the rest of your life.  Can you imagine that your mother didn't even like your laugh.  This is so ridiculous.  When we have to change ourselves so that we fit with their expectations to avoid being mistreated is a way to protect ourselves. Not only that we become like them we take on the inner critic and keep beating ourselves up.    This character also never acknowledged any progress that she made because of her Father.  

Monique came to realize that we are all unique including herself.  When she was acknowledged and appreciated for her cookies she blossomed. This is so beautiful.  Monique found out when you do something that you love it takes allot less effort.  The great thing about this is that when you bring out your own kookiness' it is actually a blessing.