Barbara wilson-Clay writes: << Its pretty tricky, this business of being detached but loving. >> Right on once again, Barbara! Perinatal emotions are pretty powerful - no wonder we often kinda tapdance around the issues. I completely agree about women's woundedness being a significant barrier to being whole and well. Sometimes it takes us decades to even notice that we are chained with "old baggage." Linda Smith, LC in private practice - Dayton OH where we might have the first freeze of the year and my dog is eagerly hunting the poor chipmunk that came in from the cold and hid under the couch.