When the need to forgive has been hidden, part 5

From darkness to light In the last series, I thanked God for showering me with my favorite things, like chocolate,…

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The big why, part 1 of 8

Two flavors, same ending Think about an experience that went much better than you anticipated. My mom’s funeral was certainly…

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The trauma of child abuse: from denial to healing, part 3 of 4

Brandon and Frankie Ann When Victim #1 in a very sick family (i.e., Our Perfect Family) gets married, this throws…

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Thanksgiving, part 3 of 5

The choice Have you ever seen a toddler trying—with loud frustration—to make the square block fit into the round opening?…

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Sneak attack impact, part 2 of 2

The dream and September’s second sneak attack September was a hoppin’, happenin’ month—lots of family birthdays, two sneak attacks, a…

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Preparing for the sneak attack, part 2 of 3

Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday—gifts from sociopaths Welcome back, Peaceful Readers. In this post, we’ll continue walking through some of…

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Preparing for the sneak attack, part 1 of 3

The chain The bigger deal Have you ever experienced something unpleasant and then realized how it helped you to solve…

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