Today’s post is part of the Heart’s at Home Blog Hop for the month of June. And this month’s blog hop is to answer the question, If I could go back in time and tell my teenage self one thing, what would it be? My parents didn’t have a great marriage. So I remember thinking [...]
Have you ever had someone in your life who continued to hurt you over and over? Let’s say you clearly communicated your concerns, perhaps gave chance after chance, but after awhile it just kept blowing up in your face. Did you ever wish that you could find someone who could wave a magic wand over [...]
We all have a bad habit from our childhood. I’m sure you remember it. And if it’s hazy, just watch your kids for a minute or two and I’m sure they’ll provide a much needed trip down memory lane! Some kid slaps, pinches, or simply touches another kid and the victim feels compelled, even duty-bound, [...]
Recently I read a blog post by Mary DeMuth regarding “The Mark” that is left on a person who has been sexually abused. It was very well-written and insightful, and I would recommend checking it out at the link I’ve provided above. As I read her post, I felt that the mark she referred to [...]
1. ____ I feel a compulsion to do certain acts, think certain thoughts, or consume certain substances when I am stressed or depressed. 2. ____ I regularly feel frustration over not having my needs fully met by significant others in my life. 3. ____ I often find that I am defending myself on certain recurring [...]
