Dysfunctional Love Songs

Have you ever heard yourself singing a song and then had an epiphany? "Wow This song is dysfunctional." Why are we listening to these songs? Instead of lamenting over past relationships, why not laugh a little and grow a little?We love songs because the songwriter puts words to our emotions. Sometimes, those words affect us in the wrong way -- especially if we have experienced trauma. Let's help each other heal.Each chapter will start with a song lyric. I take that lyric and speak to the writer as if she was my best friend. "Girl, you got to get out." And please hear me. This isn't about gender. It isn't about sexual orientation. It's about freedom. After you have laughed and cried and poured another glass of wine, I'd like you to pause. You can do this in a pair, small group, or alone. Each chapter will be followed by an affirmation. This is your assignment.Take out a notebook and write the affirmation in your own hand. Look at the words you wrote in your own handwriting. The next assignment is to speak the affirmation out loud. Sound is power. Hear your own voice. Fill your mind with the sound of you speaking your power. You are worth it. You deserve it. You are lovable. You are beautiful. I want to laugh with you. Healing comes from laughter. Hope comes from healing. Power comes from hope. Freedom is the result. Laugh. Heal. Hope.This book is dedicated to you. I hope you laugh. I hope you start writing. I hope you start healing.