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Difficult Parents
With Saskia LightstarSome wounds don’t come from strangers… they come from the people who raised us. If you’ve been hurt by a parent; whether they’re still part of your life, emotionally distant, or no longer here, this course offers a grounded, compassionate path for healing. Maybe you were criticised constantly. Maybe your needs were dismissed. Maybe there was silence where love should have been. Whatever your story, the pain is real… and you don’t have to carry it alone anymore. This course is designed to help you explore the impact of a difficult parent, past or present, and begin to loosen the grip that relationship has had on your heart. Through immersive healing journeys, reflective exercises, and gentle tools, you’ll be supported in reclaiming your peace, your power, and your emotional freedom. You’ll learn how to: • Understand the roots of painful dynamics and how they shaped your sense of self • Build emotional resilience so you no longer feel triggered or shut down • Release old patterns through guided meditations, forgiveness work, and self-honouring practices • Create space for clarity, compassion, and healing... even without closure or apology Whether your parent is still living, estranged, or has passed away… this is your opportunity to begin again. You don’t need their presence. You don’t need their permission. You just need the truth and the willingness to heal. You deserve a life that isn’t dictated by your past. Let this be the start of your return to peace.
Learn how to protect your peace, release old wounds, and reclaim your voice.
About this course
Some wounds don’t come from strangers… they come from the people who raised us. If you’ve been hurt by a parent; whether they’re still part of your life, emotionally distant, or no longer here, this course offers a grounded, compassionate path for healing. Maybe you were criticised constantly. Maybe your needs were dismissed. Maybe there was silence where love should have been. Whatever your story, the pain is real… and you don’t have to carry it alone anymore. This course is designed to help you explore the impact of a difficult parent, past or present, and begin to loosen the grip that relationship has had on your heart. Through immersive healing journeys, reflective exercises, and gentle tools, you’ll be supported in reclaiming your peace, your power, and your emotional freedom. You’ll learn how to: • Understand the roots of painful dynamics and how they shaped your sense of self • Build emotional resilience so you no longer feel triggered or shut down • Release old patterns through guided meditations, forgiveness work, and self-honouring practices • Create space for clarity, compassion, and healing... even without closure or apology Whether your parent is still living, estranged, or has passed away… this is your opportunity to begin again. You don’t need their presence. You don’t need their permission. You just need the truth and the willingness to heal. You deserve a life that isn’t dictated by your past. Let this be the start of your return to peace.
Meet your Teacher
Saskia Lightstar grew up in a household shaped by addiction, mental illness, and emotional instability. Both of her parents were addicts—her mother struggled with alcoholism, narcissism, and deep mental health challenges including depression and anxiety. These early dynamics left lasting wounds, but they also became the foundation for her life’s work. Through years of inner healing, spiritual exploration, and the support of communities like Al-Anon, Saskia transformed her pain into power. She now helps others do the same. With lived experience, professional training, and a heart that understands the complexity of parent-child relationships, Saskia guides people through the emotional residue of a difficult upbringing and into a new relationship with themselves.