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Did I Enable Sexual Abuse?
Morning friends, I am doing Nana camp this week. We are working on a special project with cowboy boots. They are turning out so cute. I’ll post a picture next week when we finish. Today’s Question: My husband sexually assaulted me over a year ago. He thought that I was leaving him and felt it necessary to ‘demonstrate’ to me…
Read MoreCan I Thrive with a Spouse That Is Incapable of Meeting My Needs?
Welcome to June, my friends! This month, I have chosen to explore the virtue of resilience. Resilience is intricately woven into the fabric of nature, as evidenced by the mighty oak tree withstanding fierce winds and the delicate flower blooming against all odds. Just as nature embraces resilience, we too can find the strength within ourselves to navigate relationship challenges.…
Read MoreI Can’t Say Anything Right. Help
I am traveling this week, so I’d appreciate your prayers. Question: The reoccurring theme over the last 3 years in my marriage has been that I have failed to communicate in a proper way or have been misunderstood, to the point where my husband’s anger gets the best of him. I’m not allowed to ask if we can take a…
Read MoreFaith Over Fear: Finding Strength and Healing in a Destructive Relationship
May is my birthday month! I am choosing to celebrate sisterhood in 2023. As Christian women, we know that our faith is our anchor in times of trouble. But when we find ourselves in emotionally destructive relationships or marriages, it can be hard to hold onto that faith. Fear, shame, and self-doubt can cloud our minds and make it difficult…
Read MoreWhat Are the Steps to Heal from Abuse?
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 difficult anyway, but I find…
Read MoreShould I Apologize to Someone with a Victim Mentality?
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 week. Do you also find…
Read MoreHow Do I Let Go of My Fantasy Husband Without Lowering My Standards?
Morning friend, I hope by now you are signed up for our webinar next week, “How Long Should You Keep Trying: And How Will You Know Changes Are Real?” An interesting question popped into my mailbox this week. It doesn’t have to do with a destructive marriage but is an important question, nonetheless. Question: How do you help women eliminate…
Read MoreI Don’t Trust Him But He Wants Me Home
Morning friend, Thanks for your prayers for my trip with my granddaughter to Paris. We had an amazing time and created precious memories together. I’m so glad I had this opportunity to be with her and get to know her heart more. Our CONQUER membership for Christian women in destructive marriages will be opening April 13, and we invite you…
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