DRAFTing vs. DRIFTING to Who Knows Where
“It’s a piece of wood that’s been drifting out on the ocean. Came from nowhere and is going nowhere, and it finally came to shore to be burnt up as firewood. So, we call it driftwood.” That was the answer my dad gave me as a little girl. We were walking on the beach, and […]
Harnessing the Power of Love
“Love maintains the power to do the right thing…even if it doesn’t feel like it…” Stephen and Alex Kendrick I read this in my inspired reading one morning recently. Perfect timing. Little did I know I would need it later that day. “I can’t help my response when I think she’s accusing me,” the husband […]
Desperate To Know Our Stories Matter
“We are all desperate to know that our stories make a difference!” It was one of the most powerful statements I heard this weekend. It was my privilege to be in Washington, DC for the annual gala event for the Museum Of The Bible. I was blown away by the museum, just 3 1/2 blocks […]
Gratitude: What A Way to Live!
“I’ve read a lot of your stuff, and I know that you’re going to talk to me about gratitude. It’s a theme for you. And I appreciate that. But what is gratitude going to do for me in this lonely holiday season?” My new client asked with a shaky sound of desperation in her voice. […]
Healing Partnership After the Wrecking Ball
“I have always loved him. Even in the midst of mood swings that wrecked me. But now I’m actually ‘falling in love’ with him all over again! I didn’t expect that, but I’m not complaining!” The couple I’ve been working with, and writing about, came in for one last session on healing the relationship and […]
More Healing for Relationships Where One or Both Struggle with Mood Swings
“So, I have to admit that the last session was full of sunshine and roses! But I bet people show up with weapons for this one,” the husband from last week’s session proclaimed as he walked in the door. After laughing, I responded, “Most everyone comes in expecting it with this assignment. But to be […]
Coming Together to Become One of the “Rare Couples Who Make It” (When One or Both Struggle with Mood Swings)
“I never dreamed I’d find myself sitting in a shrink’s office! I signed off on counselors long ago!” His wife was as surprised as I was to see him walk in the door! If you’ve been following my series on mood swings (that can feel like wrecking balls), she’s the client who gave me permission […]
A Caring Invitation to Those Who Struggle with Mood Swings
A Caring Invitation To Your Loved One With Mood Swings “I’m sure you’ve heard everything about me, and you already know what a mess I am, and you’re probably going to tell me I need to move on and stop damaging my life with my wrecking ball!” My client that I’ve been writing about (who […]
Removing the Power of the Wrecking Ball of Mood Swings To Begin Healing the Relationship
“Although I feel like I’m still healing, somehow it feels like enough of me is no longer shattered like Humpty Dumpty, and that I can actually have some sane, coherent thoughts!” I was moved to hear my client say this. She continued: “I’m a little afraid of losing this again, but I want to at […]
Healing from the Trauma of Swinging Moods That Feel Like A Wrecking Ball
“I’m so ashamed to admit this, but I believe I’ve been traumatized. I’d hoped it was just damage from the wrecking ball of my husband, who has swinging moods. But unfortunately, I’ve done the exercises faithfully, and they have really helped! But one more swing of the ball to shatter my heart over the weekend […]