Why Not Just Leave?
The question, “Why not just leave?” is often asked by people who don’t understand the dynamics of an abusive relationship. Leaving is never as simple as that. Statistically, the most…
The question, “Why not just leave?” is often asked by people who don’t understand the dynamics of an abusive relationship. Leaving is never as simple as that. Statistically, the most…
Time is a precious commodity. It is a gift we are all given with no prejudice. I assume you’ve heard the common phrase, “All things heal with time.” During my…
Are you a people pleaser? I existed most of my life as a people pleaser. During my younger years, I molded myself after what I thought others had wanted me…
Are you aware that body-shaming is abuse? Most people haven’t thought of it as such, yet anything used to mistreat another, any act of cruelty or violence, and any words…
Willingness versus expertise—is one more important than the other? Society teaches us that expertise matters most. However, I believe that God is more concerned with our willingness and rejoices when…
Have you ever experienced how giving can heal the giver? I hope you have, because it can be a powerful experience. I have consistently witnessed wounded souls so wrapped up…
For today’s blog, I wish to explore the value of self-maintenance. To achieve whole health, a person must properly maintain all aspects of their well-being. This includes mental, emotional, spiritual,…
Life is a difficult journey. Regardless of all the abuse I had suffered through, I made it through the fire only because of my Loving Heavenly Parent. Because of how…
Beware of the lies you may be telling yourself. Those lies can destroy your life. I’ve always known this fact as truth. My parents raised me under an abusive, rigid,…
How to restore trust after deception. When deception seeps into a relationship, breaking trust, how can a person repair it? Restoring trust does not always mean trusting the person who…