Trust is the place of safety where relationships can thrive. As many couples go through life, the fact is, many people suffer from broken trust. When trust is broken, it can create a lack of connection. Trust is foundational to building a healthy relationship. Freely expressing feelings, and sharing life together is built upon trust. …
What are the qualities that you look for in a partner?
Does their personality have to be outgoing? Do they have to be hilarious to charm you over? These surface-level characteristics are essential elements in any relationship. When it comes to dating someone, there are a qualities and actions that can make or break the…
I have a confession to make.
It is kind of embarrassing, actually. I am a total FOODIE. I mean I love food. Grocery shopping is my all time favorite kind of shopping. I just love walking down all of the aisles and looking at all of the different types of food. I imagine making, and…
We are well into 2019 now and it has already been an eventful and surprising year for us!
The check engine lights came on in both of our cars, my washing machine broke down, our daughter turned 16 at the end of 2018 and is driving so our insurance jumped way up. It is crazy…
Once upon a time...
There was a pretty young lady who met a very handsome man. His smile and his magnetic personality attracted her to him right away. As she got to know him, she saw glimpses of his potential that was just beneath the surface. The person he was deep inside is who she…
Losing your partner to the prison system is one of the worst things that can happen to a family.
Welcome back, friends! This is the third blog on the top three things that will keep you from healing from the trauma of this experience. No matter what other people think, this is a BIG deal. …
Can anxiety keep you from healing?
Hello Friend! Welcome back.
Overcoming hurt, disappointment and rejection is not easy. It is even more difficult when we do not recognize what is holding us back from healing. In my last blog, I talked about how fear can keep you from healing. Today, I am going to share how…
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
After Ron's sentencing, I was full of anger. How could they do this to my family?! How could a judge admit to having doubt about someone’s guilt and then turn around and impose a 14-25 year sentence? I couldn’t believe what I had just heard in the courtroom. What in the…