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Forgiveness Will Change Your Life
On a show called Story Corp of National Public Radio, a mother shared her life story of how her young adult son was shot and killed by another male. As her narrative unfolded, she spoke of her incredibly deep sorrow. She attended the court hearings daily in an attempt...
Find Your Courage to Need
I remember my client, Joan, who adamantly said to me, "I am not getting close to you because I don't want to need you". I was struck by her honesty and self-awareness. She knew exactly what to avoid, why she did it and admittedly so. She showed up for therapy weekly...
Can You Prevent Your Relationship from Ending?
Can you prevent your relationship from ending? A client, whose partner has distanced themselves significantly from him, said, "I live like she's gone". He said, "I make all the beds, clean the whole house, get the kids to school, you know, everything that I'd have to...
Do You Connect at a Distance?
We all hold certain roles in our relationships that can shift. I'm not talking about who takes out the trash or who puts the kids to bed. I'm writing about a deeper relational dynamic. As biologically-programmed social creatures, we seek and crave connection to an...
Why Rest is Important In Relationships
Why Rest Is Important In Relationships The to-do list never ends. Family, work, social obligations and more consume our time and energy. Even our "fun" activities can leave us dazed and tired. Yet as a culture, we keep this pace going. I'm as guilty as any for this...
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