Grief is a deeply personal journey that almost everyone will take at some point in their lives. It can be hard to know if we are grieving properly or if the thoughts we have are normal or even healthy. Grievers often have to deal with thoughts and feelings that [...]
by Marcia Deah Love is understood, in a historical way, as one of the great human vocations - but its counterspell has always been infidelity. This terrible, terrible betrayal that can tear apart not only another person, not only oneself, but whole families. – Junot Diaz When I think [...]
The excitement of a new baby. The smell of baby powder and shampoo. There is something about newborns. Perhaps it is the new life and the wonder in their eyes as they grow day by day and discover the world around them. But often mothers experience a small amount [...]
Forget about what the rom-coms tell you; your twenties do not have to be about finding “the one” you want to spend the rest of your life with. This important, beautiful time in your life can be focused on learning about yourself and your God-given purpose. Find direction Many [...]
After more than four decades of marriage, I have learned many lessons. One lesson that stands out above them all is that strong marriages are built with intentionality and not through the absence of problems. Whether you are newly married, blending families, or having endured much of life together, this [...]
If you’ve ever felt your heart racing, your chest tightening, or a sudden wave of fear that seemed to come out of nowhere, you may have experienced an anxiety attack. Many people describe anxiety attacks as feeling like they are losing control, having a heart attack, or even dying. [...]
Also known as generational trauma, intergenerational trauma is the passing on of the effects of unresolved physical or emotional trauma from one generation to the next, causing ongoing psychological and emotional wounding and pain. Often perpetuated through the adoption of coping mechanisms that were once adaptive for the survivor [...]
In many homes, children are praised for being mature for their age, caring, or good at keeping the peace. Sometimes, behind those kind words, some kids are quietly carrying a lot of emotional weight. When children become the peacemakers in family conflict, this role can quietly erode kids’ mental [...]
Many people lie down at night only to find their minds racing with unfinished tasks, worries about tomorrow, or replaying conversations from the day. Sleep becomes a battle instead of a natural reset. You see, anxiety has a way of stealing rest, leaving you drained before the next day even [...]
The first year of marriage is interesting. For some, it’s a time of blissful love, the culmination of a long-term romance and the true joining of lives as they transition from being two people into one heart. For others, it’s a rocky road of compromises and sacrifices. For most, [...]
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