How Would I Have Answered
I had a follow up doctors appointment the other day. They asked some questions relating to safety, both physically and emotionally, at...
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- Jul 10
- 5 min
It Could Happen to You
I didn’t expect, at least not in these circumstances, to be so utterly triggered. But I was. During church. You may think it was because...
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- May 30
- 6 min
Refining Your Value
Defining Moments. That was a term one counselor used. Those are the things that happen in our lives that we take in and allow to define...
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- Apr 9
- 6 min
It's Not Always As It Seems
From the outside looking in, it's not always what it seems. One would think you’re the luckiest girl alive. I’d actually been told that....
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- Mar 6
- 6 min
Marriage Counseling...is it the Right Choice
Well meaning friends and family want to help. They don’t know how or even what to say, so they make suggestions. See your pastor for...
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- Feb 6
- 4 min
Broken and Alone
Often I hear partners doubt their own self worth and feel broken and alone. I get it. Spending years in a relationship where it’s said...
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- Jan 9
- 5 min
Fear of Finances...Should I Have Stayed
The other day as I walked around my neighborhood in tears, I realized that I was letting fear have its grip on me. I realized that some...
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- Jan 1
- 5 min
Happy New Year....?!!
Or not. It all depends on your perspective. Or how you spent last night with all of the expectations of fun with friends or family. Or...
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- Dec 10, 2021
- 5 min
Redeeming Christmas
It’s been a bit. And I’m sorry. Lot’s of emotions going on at this time of year. Lot's of loss and loved ones who are hurting. Lot's of...
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- Nov 14, 2021
- 6 min
Safety During The Holidays
Safety during the holiday season. Is it really possible? Yes….as long as you’re not trying to wing it. You need to be prepared. What...
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- Nov 4, 2021
- 6 min
Calming Maggie...Is That Really Possible
Truth be told, I’ve been procrastinating on writing this blog. As a coach I know what I need to do when I’m triggered yet here I am...
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- Oct 17, 2021
- 5 min
Will It Ever Stop
When the waves of panic hit and we feel out of control barely able to stand, time and time again, wondering if it will ever stop, those...
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- Oct 11, 2021
- 5 min
How Does Emotional Abuse Fit?
Emotional abuse is everywhere and is something that we are all capable of doing, just like we can all gaslight. The difference is motive....
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- Sep 22, 2021
- 6 min
Navigating Through Grief
What does grieving look like? It’s different for everyone. Often we think it’s a linear process that starts at one place and through...
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- Sep 5, 2021
- 6 min
How Do I Manage the Wait
You’ve been married for 20+ years, praying faithfully for your marriage to be healthy, godly and an example to those around you and your...
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- Aug 15, 2021
- 5 min
I Matter
Throughout my marriage, I truly thought that I didn’t matter. In reality, that feeling began way before that, but it was reiterated over...
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- Aug 1, 2021
- 5 min
I Needed You, Friend
When I got married, it was forever. Or that’s what my intent was. Several years into my second marriage, I surrendered my heart to Jesus...
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- Jul 8, 2021
- 4 min
Boundaries with a Gaslighter
Boundaries with an Addict was one of my most read and referenced blogs. If you haven’t read it yet, please do so in order to better...
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- Jun 29, 2021
- 5 min
Broken by the Church
My heart is broken and I don’t know where to go from here. Let me explain. My last blog post was on not feeling safe at church. Other...
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- Jun 22, 2021
- 5 min
Will I Ever Feel Safe At Church?
Nothing like Covid-19 to screw up church attendance. But then again there’s Betrayal Trauma. As a faithful church attendee, I don’t...
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