How to Gain More Peace in your Life
Life does a job on us sometimes. Troubles of all kinds seem to assault us from every angle. Worry sets in and our peace slips away. It’s easy to feel like a victim. I know. My husband knows. For nearly two years he has been struggling with heart issues. It has been very scary. Each…
What in the World is Wrong with Him?
Maybe you’ve said it yourself (or at least thought it). “What is WRONG with my husband? Why does he continue to struggle? How long do I have to worry and wonder about how he’s REALLY doing? Why can’t he grab hold of this recovery thing and get us off this roller coaster of pain?” YOU’RE…
Can You Get an Addiction from your Family?
There is scientific evidence that suggests that our genetic makeup can make us more vulnerable to addiction. Maybe you can point to situations where addiction seems to run in a family. The addict’s parents, and maybe even their grandparents, have had their own struggles with addiction. On the other hand, we may be aware of…
How to avoid the hopelessness of the slippery slope
Hopelessness is such an ugly word. It is the antithesis of the victorious life we yearn for. How ironic that so far this morning every single person I’ve spoken to is feeling overwhelmed, depressed and extremely hopeless. In every case there seems little to be grateful for. Their current hardships have all but eclipsed the…
Did You Know There’s Another Liar in the Room?
Addicts lie. Yep! That’s the truth. In fact, I’ve heard more than a few women say that their husband’s lying is even harder for them to live with than their sexual improprieties. That’s saying a LOT. But, let’s face it, nearly every active addict is a liar. Actually, there are logical reasons why they lie…
What Every Wife Should Know . . .
