Passion
Things happen for a reason. I spoke publicly about an experience I had recently, with a drug deal happening right in front of my vehicle, with a child holding hands with the adults involved. I was so mad, so enraged, yet felt helpless because I was unable to do anything about it. That child looked me in the eye more than once, and the drug deal continued until they moved out of the way of my car. This situation sparked a need for me to share that incident publicly, but it also made me realize that I have more work to do with parents. This revelation is happening at a great time for this blog, as well as my career which is moving toward working more with family units. I want to feel passionate about what I am writing. Believe me, I can blog about Nebulous Children for a very long time; however, I believe that I am being called to write more about issues surrounding parenting, special education, and other topics related to psychology. Most recently, I published a pamphlet, "It's About Time: For A Parenting Journal" to help parents track the behaviors of their children. This allows them to gather their own understanding of the reason(s) why their children behave the way that they do at home and school. I also published the "Special Education Logbook," to assist parents of children with special needs as they navigate through the special education process. Both journals can be found on THIS website under the heading, "Parenting Journals." I feel compelled to address some of these issues on this blog and also live on my podcast from the public. I really like discussing relationship issues, so bring it on! Periodically, I answer questions live on my podcast. Lately, there are a significant amount of them including some from students interested in the field of psychology and I want to answer them. Going forward in January, 2023, I am only planning to write stories about Nebulous Children during the month of October. Another section of this blog will be dedicated to your questions, but confidentially. Please know that I love sharing my stories about Nebulous Children, and I will continue to welcome your stories and questions despite the change to my blog and podcast. As I meet more Nebulous Children, I will ask them if I can write about their stories on this blog. I know that a lot of you enjoy these ghost stories and I will add them as they come along with more of my own in the field of psychology from my past experiences. I still have a lot of them, no worries! I am sure that I will have more current ones at some point, lol. You may also share your stories with me about your own children, who can see ghosts as live on Wednesdays at 7:00pm, CST via my podcast:. drlisaligginschambers1959.podbean.com/ Live participation is fun to me! If you miss my live episodes, they are on YouTube: @drlisa3, as well as Podbean. Nebulous Children As of today, I have not worked with children and families in several months. Of course I am not happy about it. That is the bad news, but the good news is that I will be working with families very soon again, yay! I am beyond thrilled and have built my career around the mental health of children starting with parenting. It may be awhile before I meet another Nebulous Child, and I think this is a good thing to help me focus on my new blog in 2023. Recently however, I tried to determine who the little girl spirit is that a few children and adults saw, and told me a few months ago. In thinking about that lately, I started reading articles about hauntings in the area were she was seen to find out if others in that area reported the same sighting. She was seen in different places and ironically, the description of her was the same from each person. I think I was sparked by this information again because a child recently asked me, Are ghosts real? I answered yes, they are real to me. The experiences of Nebulous Children and parents who shared their encounters with me over the years, makes me a believer. Not everyone tells their stories of seeing ghosts publicly, but many people can see them. Since this little ghost girl was reported to me a few times, I decided to conduct some research in that area for public ghost stories that matched the description of the little ghost girl. I did find one place that had known hauntings and one of a little spirit girl. I do not know if the spirit girl had the same behaviors that were mentioned to me, but that is the only site that included something about a little spirit girl. I was told, however, that she has been seen in a place of business and a school. There are articles of hauntings in that area close to where this little spirit girl was seen, but I am unsure if they correlate. If I find out anything further, I will share it on this blog. I have met so many children who can see ghosts, that I am a firm believe in their existence. The Bible also discusses a spiritual world which is even more evidence of the paranormal to me. Hence, the reason that I answer, "yes," when asked this question. For this curious child, I also included a few ideas about how not to see them if he or she chose not to do so. Maybe this is a Nebulous Child? I will keep you posted. :) Conclusion Change can be hard, but necessary. Do what you love and feel good about it. Some may struggle with your decisions but it is you who has to live your life as you see fit. The way that I accomplish change is through introspection. I look within myself to determine not only if I am happy, but if I am fulfilled and paying attention to things around me. Those things can be used to push me in another direction; typically, that is how it goes for me because I do not always focus on myself. As I have grown older, I am starting to find myself doing the things that I love for me, despite others understanding my changes. Overtime they adjust and I keep it moving toward the goal that I am set out to do at that time. I am probably the happiest that I have ever been in my life right now, other than the births of each of my children. Everyday, I am thankful. Today marks one of the last blogs pertaining to Nebulous Children as a weekly blog. I know it is going to be different for my readers and I thank you for being with me as I take on a new adventure. I do not do this for me, but for all of you. I have to help; it's time, and I am the messenger. Also, more journals to come. You all keep me motivated!
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Jacqueline McDowell
3/29/2023 05:52:50 pm
This is a great post. I would like to note that usually when the shooter is black, I have heard a different narrative. They tend to blame the parents or his/ her upbringing.
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Dr. Lisa
3/29/2023 08:45:05 pm
You are correct! In this situation, however, the shooter was described as being “emotionally disturbed.” This is the reason that I only discussed it from this frame of reference. Thank you for your comment.
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