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I am at a bit of a crossroads.  Waiting to take that next leap of faith – the new direction my life will be leaning towards. When this divorce will once and for all be finalized. No, when I can free this broken relationship which got caught in the proverbial door.  One that I have…

The past few years have presented intricate challenges and infinite blessings. As we know, the two often accompany one another. Intricate and infinite…the adjectives of faith. Spiritual fitness cannot be maintained without them. I use the word ‘maintain’ rather than ‘achieve’ because it’s a never-ending work out which manifests our best spiritual body. What I…

The world initially resisted but ultimately fell in love with the internet. And social media became the new corner store – a sought after gathering place. The technological four walls where people gather to find out what’s going on in their little town and the world. A flat globe where people can brag or boast,…

I was chatting with a few of my old high school buddies recently and I complimented one of their wives. My friend responded to my comment with additional praise about his wife. “I love guys who love their wives,” I said. I feel proud in saying the guys I hung out with in high school…

I’ve had a few people ask me if writing about divorce keeps me stuck. It’s a really good question. On the contrary, writing about divorce is the one place I feel in control in an out of control divorce. It is cathartic and empowering to open my heart about a topic, many fear to talk…

The truth is fully graduated confidence and respect are a byproduct of a mature ego. What does this mean? The ego must grow up. This leads the average individual to a tricky conundrum. Because of course, we all want to believe we are both confident and respectful, don’t we? In fact, most of us do…

Narcissism is a buzz word – casually thrown around by many. However, ask anyone who has been involved with a narcissist and they will tell you the brutality of this personality disorder. Ask them what compounds it and they will more than likely respond…Society’s response. Narcissism is the Wild West of mental health disorders. It is,…

Can you rescue someone? This question is raised time and time again by individuals who reach out to me. They just don’t phrase it this way. I have written about this often because rescuers refuse to believe the answer is no.  Sure, as in all things there are exceptions to the rule and every enabler…

It’s been said there are more bad counselors than good ones.  How do you find a solid one? Do the necessary prerequisite homework – research them and ask others for referrals. Ask yourself some of the following questions? Are my spouse and I experiencing simple communication issues? If so, a good LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social…

I can’t lie.  There have been many instances throughout this four-year ordeal of a divorce where I felt I have lost valuable time. The tug of wasted moments bearing down on me. So many hours I would rather have spent generously with the ones I love. Instead of distracted, stressed or retreating. It is the…
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