Questions and answers, part 1

The truth about shame After writing the challenging 7-part post called When the Need to Forgive Has Been Hidden, I…

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The Holy Spirit, part 4

The exceptions Today you’ll read about exceptions to the rule. The dinner and the car Last Thursday I rode with…

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When the need to forgive has been hidden, part 2

The dreams Today on Choosing Peace, you’ll read about a window, clean sheets, a laundry basket, a china doll and…

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The trauma of disengagement: from denial to healing, part 6 of 6

Mom’s impact—family Next week is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. Hot diggity. Last year we went on a vacation for Thanksgiving.…

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The trauma of perfection: from denial to healing, part 3 of 6

My dad Now that I’ve finally admitted my dad’s emotional abuse, I need to continue to unpack these issues. How…

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