The Secret to Re-Establishing Trust
I know that, right now, some of you are already thinking to yourself. I CAN'T trust my child. Their choices have me seriously questioning their thinking. Well, today, we aren't talking about trusting them. Today, we are talking about trusting ourselves. Remember when...
The Truth Is..You’ll Never Be The Same
This process will change you, but not in the way you imagine. Today, you are stretched thin. You are challenged by every problem, scrutinizing it to find what piece is yours to fix. Where can you lend a hand? How can you help this train get back on track? You wonder...
When Helping Isn’t Helping
Would you like to know one of my biggest struggles as a parent? Here it is. When I sense a roadblock ahead for my child, my default reaction is to start constructing a detour. Without even realizing it, I begin to figure out how my child can best navigate the...
Contradicting Emotions. What They Are and How to Honor Them.
Contradicting Emotions A contradicting emotion is a mood, feeling, or state of mind that is opposed to or inconsistent with another feeling we are experiencing. What contradicting emotions are communicating to us In my interview with Pastor Jim Ladd in episode 10 of...
To the Mama Who Feels Like She’s Doing it Wrong
To the Mama who feels like she's doing it wrong, I see you. I put so much time and effort into trying to respond appropriately to the situations life seems to hurl at me like a fastball. Yet, even with all that effort, I continue to find myself sitting alone with no...
4 Barriers To Breaking Free
Dear Friend, Two things are almost always said within the first 5 minutes of a meeting with a mom whose child is facing criminal charges. The first is “Thank You.” We feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude to sit with someone who understands what we are going...