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Am I Making Up My Abuse?
Hi Friends, Last week I started this October series by naming what emotional and verbal abuse can look like. But recognizing a destructive pattern is not always the same as trusting yourself enough to believe what you’re seeing. That is especially true when the behavior is subtle. There may not be one dramatic incident you can point to. Instead, you…
What Is Emotional and Verbal Abuse?
Morning Friends, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every year, I want to use this month to help bring some of what happens behind closed doors into the light. Here are some key stats: About 1 in 3 women who are murdered in the U.S. are killed by a husband, boyfriend, or former partner. For men who are murdered, it…
When Your Heart Isn’t Sure: Rebuilding Trust in Your Own Judgment
Morning friend, We have just closed our CONQUER membership with hundreds of women eager to learn how to change their own dance steps to become safe, healthy, and strong. One of the things we often see when a woman has been in an unhealthy or destructive relationship is that she loses trust in her own judgment. Now let me back…
The Trauma Bond Behind “But I Still Love Him”
Morning friend, I spent all day Saturday in the emergency room. Still not sure exactly what’s wrong, but it’s probably a torn ligament in my knee. It’s amazing to me how our body immediately lets us know that something is wrong. A little tear, but it won’t let me ignore it. Pain forces us to pay attention. Whether physical, emotional,…
When Survival Takes Over: Breaking the Freeze Response in a Marriage Marked by Anger and Fear
Hello friend, I hope this summer has given you at least a few real moments of joy, sunshine, and some actual peace. I love those early-morning rays that hit me and somehow make me want to get up with a little more energy and a smile. Life keeps handing us seasons—some feel light and full of possibility, others are heavy…
What Kind of Air Are You Breathing?
As I write this from Minnesota, we are experiencing some of the worst air quality in the world. Wildfire smoke has settled over much of the state, the sky has that strange hazy look to it, and we’re being encouraged to limit our time outside because the air simply isn’t healthy right now. I’ve been noticing how different it feels,…
When Doing the “Right” Thing Leaves You Feeling Confused and Inadequate
Hello Friends! This summer has brought more than just stifling heat to West Michigan. For several days, the smoke from far-off wildfires drifted into my area. The sky looked hazy, the sun struggled to shine through, and the air quality index deemed the conditions hazardous. For several days, people were urged to stay indoors. What should have been life-giving had…
Am I Crazy, or Is He Controlling?
It’s been an unusual season here at LV & Co. We’re a small team and there’s been a lot of life happening for everyone. We’re all glad to be part of this ministry, and we all have ups and downs. Thank you for your prayers, we’re always grateful for them. I normally support quietly in the background, making sure these…