As the weekend comes closer, my husband, Russ and I enter the conversation dance of "What do you want to do? I don't know, what do you want to do?" … [Read more...]
Calm Down!
Have you ever had someone tell you to calm down in an excited voice? Doesn't quite have the calming effect, does it? For years our therapist … [Read more...]
I Died a 1,000 Deaths in 30 Days
Mom pictured with my sweet daughter, Chandler, after church one Sunday. Disclaimer: This very lengthy post represents my journey of the last days … [Read more...]
Happy New Year!
Bring it on #2017!! ??? Happy New Year!! #whiskeyblue #happynewyear #2017 #handsome #husband #dancedthenightaway #raining #dj #balloons #fun … [Read more...]
A Happily Divorced Family?
This blog is brought to you by my stepdaughter, Chandler West. Blessed to call her family! Before I get into it.. let me explain the current … [Read more...]
Throwing Hand Grenades to My Husband
An example of what not to do is something I did for years. I would come to Russ with a stressful problem/situation and share the details. For Russ, it … [Read more...]
Financial Heartbreak that Led to Freedom
Published Feb 26, 2016 FINANCIAL HEARTBREAK Have you experienced Financial Heartbreak? Have your dreams been crushed because of lost income? What … [Read more...]
Top 10 Relational Needs
You're most likely familiar with the 5 Love Languages*: Words of Affirmation - this language uses words to affirm other people.* Acts of … [Read more...]
Stigma about Counseling?
TO GO OR NOT TO GO What comes to mind when you hear about someone who goes to counseling? They must be in a crisis? Or they are weak and can't solve … [Read more...]
Come Clean!
One of the first things I learned about being married was to be aware of my imaginary conversations arguments with my husband. Isn't it much safer to … [Read more...]