How to overcome the worse storms This morning I felt a peace about myself as I got out of my car and, walking into work, heard the birds singing. It’s dead of winter in Indiana,...
Weathering the Storm
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Yesterday a Boy, Today a Man
Memories of the little boy The other night I dreamt of myself playing with my 2 year old son. He was pudgy and playful and so positively gleeful. His little cheeks were pink from...
A Thorn In Your Paw
In the course of my 5 years as a marriage counselor, I still am amazed at times at how people's knee jerk reactions are so self-defeating. They can't see it, of course, not even...
Make Your Last Ditch Effort Count
So many couples start off counseling as a "last ditch effort." The marriage has gotten so tangled in anger, resentment, and disconnect the only energy the couple has left is come...
You Never Know How Strong You Are
Mother’s Who Can’t Love
I have recently stumbled across a new book Mother's Who Can't Love: A Healing Guide for Daughters by Susan Forward. I would highly recommend anyone who has a difficult, dramatic,...
Suddenly I See . . .
Remember this picture? It's a picture of a young woman in a long flowing dress. No matter what way you look at it, the picture is of a young woman. Someone else says the...
House Cleaning
Wow, my house was filthy! We had company coming to our house for a visit, so I began to do a few things in preparation. Our house is usually kept pretty clean, so I didn't...
The Best Way To Say I Love You To Your Child
Looking for a checklist on how to show your son you love him? Not here! Maybe a script with the perfect words of how to convince your daughter you love her? There isn't one. ...
Depression: Hidden Truths Revealed
Depression is commonplace in our society today, so much so that the feeling of "being depressed" has moved into everyday speech. If someone looks a little down one day, it's...
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