Life lessons teach us that eventually we must forgive and forget if we want peace. Life also teaches us that doing that is easier said than done, especially if it's a spouse. When we get married, we probably find it hard to believe that the person we vowed to spend the rest of our lives with, could cause us so much pain. But, it happens. The thing is, we still love our … [Read more...]
The Ugly Truth About Failing to Forgive
In recent years I have uncovered a great deal about who I am. Some of these discoveries came to light after getting married, while some reared their heads when I became a mom and when my own mom got sick. Life experiences, both good and bad, have a way of showing us who we really are—whether we like it or not. In managing the day-to-day struggles life offers us all, I have … [Read more...]
5 Secrets for a No Drama Holiday
The holidays are fast approaching and most of us will head out to see family and friends that we haven’t seen all year. The holidays should be a happy time of year, but for many of us, we will meet the family gatherings with some trepidation. You know what I mean? Old family issues will inherently pop-up and drama will come seeping out. But let’s make this holiday drama free … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Help You Cope with an Empty Nest
When all of my sons were living at home, this house was in a state of complete chaos most of the time. There were 4 of them. Those boys ate us out of house and home. It seemed like things were broken all the time when they were here. Lamps broken from missed football passes in the living room. Dishes were broken from the irresponsible hands that washed them. I remember the … [Read more...]
How to Begin to Let Go as a Mom
My first born is entering her senior year of high school next month and it's got me feeling some kind of way. With all of the excitement that comes with that, also comes anxiety. This young lady, who I literally remember every minute and detail about the day she entered this world 17 years ago, has plans, big plans for her life. As she begins to think about colleges, I start … [Read more...]
Embrace Time Alone; Stop Running Back to Your Ex
by Zara Green, She/He is your EX for a reason! I’m not a bible-thumper but for these reasons this passage of scripture is so apropos, As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly The act of the dog eating its own vomit is potentially poisonous Foolish acts/behaviors are often out of fear not intentional folly And if they left you, you’ve got to … [Read more...]
Healing Before Starting Over; It’s Hard Work but Necessary
by Michelle G Cameron I am a divorcee. I was married for 9.5 years to the father of my son, and it was difficult to stay, yet harder to leave. Disappointments, discouragement and a broken heart from the many situations I faced throughout the marriage left me questioning my sanity. The pain was raw. I was angry and disillusioned. I had fleeting thoughts of suicide from … [Read more...]
Breaking Up for Good: Warning Signs that Your Ex could be Ruining Your Current Relationship
by Tracy Clinton, The Mississippi River is powerful enough to facilitate massive flooding, create profitable industry, become a war-zone, and provide a well-traveled vacation thoroughfare. Yet, it’s said that a tiny stream near Cobb Hill in Potter County, Pennsylvania was the fledgling beginnings of what we now respectfully call the Mighty Mississippi. Lesson? Great things … [Read more...]
Lose Yourself: Getting Out of Your Own Way in Love
I used to love without fear a long time ago….when all I ever wanted was love STOP….Think about it! No seriously think back to that time in your life when you loved so innocently….no fear, no guilt. Maybe it was your first love, your college sweetheart, or even your current significant other. It doesn’t really matter who it is or was, but we all had that feeling at one … [Read more...]
Do You Want to Know What Your Ex Thinks About You?
When a relationship ends sometimes you want to do everything but look back. The saying “we can still be friends” does not apply in your case as the only place you want your ex to be is in your memories. The far distant ones because, you realize that as much as you might try you can’t completely forget. But what if you had an opportunity to reconnect? What if you could sit down … [Read more...]
End of The Road: 3 Steps to Letting Go
PAY ATTENTION because it’s 2013 and class is now in session. So many people are in a very miserable place in life because they won't let go of the thing or person that made them miserable in the first place. Although I could dress this up and put in a lot of colorful words and similes and metaphors, this time I want to get straight to the point! These are 3 things I want you to … [Read more...]
What If……You Give Real Love a Chance
By Troy Spry What if... for one moment you stopped holding on to the grudge you have against love? You hear so many folks talking about how “strong” they are because they are “independent.” Although independence is a sign of strength, I would argue that the courage it takes to love is a bigger sign of strength. I was listening to Raheem Devaughn’s cd and on the interlude Dr. … [Read more...]
Are you Still Waiting to Exhale?
by Shannon Y. Tanner The movie was written over 15 years ago and yet, so many of us are still "Waiting to Exhale!" A lesson in love and trust. A couple years ago, I fell in love with a beautiful sun dress in the window of an upscale boutique in Beverly Hills. I would drive by often and just stare in the window at my fantasy dress. My husband knew I wanted … [Read more...]