What Are the Steps to Heal from Abuse?

By Susan King | May 10, 2023 |

Hello friends! It’s Susan again; here to answer one of the Leslie Vernick & Co inquiries this month. I am traveling across the country today for my daughter’s college graduation. As I head west to meet one young adult child, I am leaving another younger adult child at home thousands of miles away. Parenting is…

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Should I Apologize to Someone with a Victim Mentality?

By Susan King | April 12, 2023 |

Hello Friends! It’s Coach Susan taking the opportunity to write the blog for Leslie Vernick and & Co. this week. Here in Michigan, I am finally coming out of what feels like a long winter. The dreary rain and rumbling storms are announcing that spring is here. I have been giving myself pep talks this…

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How Do I Have a Relationship with Someone Who Lies to Me?

By Susan King | February 8, 2023 |

Hello Friends! Susan here again with this week’s blog question. The sun is shining and it brings a brightness to my mood as well. I have been feeling a high of gratitude this week even though the temperature range has been so low, keeping me indoors. I am grateful for the warm, peaceful home God…

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How Do I Get Through to My Spouse?

By Susan King | January 11, 2023 |

Happy New Year, Friends! Susan here with my first blog entry of the new year. Even though we are a long way from spring, January seems like a good time for fresh starts as we step into 2023. As much as I’d like to hunker down and hibernate all winter, I feel God moving me…

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Boundaries And Addiction

By Susan King | December 7, 2022 |

From Suffering In Silence To Finding Courage Susan King Hello friends!  Susan here, stepping in to address one of the many questions that come to Leslie Vernick & Co. each week.  I have just had a 4 day weekend and was so thankful to have downtime with friends and family.  It felt so great to…

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Stay Well

By Susan King | November 16, 2022 |

Hello, Friends!  We are approaching the holiday season! I can imagine it will be an extra stressful time for the many who have destructive people in their lives. My heart goes out to you as you navigate through challenges while still trying to enjoy some holiday cheer.  I invite you to take some time to…

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Am I Too Sensitive?

By Susan King | October 12, 2022 |

Good Morning, Friends! This is Susan, one of Leslie’s coaches. I will be regularly answering some of the questions that readers send in. I’ve been on the coaching team for over a year now and have trained with Leslie for many years prior.  Outside of my work here, I am raising a teenage boy and…

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Parental Alienation

By Susan King | September 21, 2022 |

Good Morning, Friends! My name is Susan King, a coach on the Leslie Vernick & Co. team. I have the opportunity to fill in for Leslie by addressing today’s blog question.  As I let my dogs outside this morning, I was reminded of the coming fall. The morning air was cool and crisp; children were…

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