"She didn't know how to process some childhood trauma and we didn't realize the degree of the trauma for her."
Drugs and a Daughter’s Recovery – An Interview with Sherri Cotten
Interviewing my husband about Fatherhood, Emotional Growth, and God.
For Father's Day, I decided to ask Doug questions about his journey as a father. You can watch the video here. Because our children span 20 years, it's interesting to look back at who we were then--in the 1990s, and who we are now--adults in our fifties trying to parent both young adults and two …
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Will I Make It Through Tomorrow?
I didn't want to wake up, but the bird outside wouldn't shut up. I'd reached an emotional low and I needed a proven solution that would help me.
“Opportunity Knocks. Let’s Get Our Houses in Order” A Note to Families about Connecting.
"You have my eyes and mannerisms. ""We share the same bathroom.""I named you." "We have the same mom and dad.""Our last name is the same."But I don't know you. Our houses are surrounded by invisible fences right now. Trapped "for the foreseeable future", we are experiencing an array of legitimate emotions, some of which must …
Peace? What to Do When the Source of Our Security is Destroyed.
“How comfortable am I supposed to be on this side of heaven?” The challenge of our earthly life is to wait for what we know will come but cannot be at present: consistency, constant safety, and social unity.
COVID-19 – Let’s Process the Trauma of the “Suddenly”.
My tears are an expression of empathy: weeping with those who weep...Our current reality is overwhelming and I, and you, need to unload our stress.
Let’s Stir Some Controversy
It's controversial you know. When you criticize or denounce acceptable behaviors or common mindsets. Whether your circle is your race, your family, or your denomination, calling people out is an understood no-no. And this is why abuse continues. I'm specifically focusing on the theme of a FB post that I liked so much that I …
Overcoming Adversaries
The kids were naive. They didn't understand how their joking could hurt my son.
Our Greatest Cheerleader
There are times when the people most vital to our care cannot give us what we need. It's a painful reality that often shapes our emotional development and taints our self-image.