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Why Do I Feel So Resentful And Unhappy?
Hello Friends! It is my privilege to be writing this week’s blog for the Leslie Vernick and Co. team. May was such a whirlwind of a month for me. I have had to schedule a specific time for writing as my deadline narrowly approaches. There have been a plethora of responsibilities and distractions pulling me from my work life lately.…
Read MoreHow Do I Get Through to My Spouse?
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 to be diligent in my…
Read MoreWhen Your Old Beliefs Must Change to Grow
Morning friend, I’m back from my July break refreshed and recharged. I have a renewed sense of God’s desire for us as women, to help one another heal, grow, and thrive even in a scary uncertain world. It’s time to leave behind some of our old ways of thinking and being so that we can fully mature. Paul says when…
Read MoreMy Husband Is Attached To My Daughters
Morning friend, I’m so grateful for you and the support you provide for one another on this blog. If you’re looking for or needing a deeper level of support and community as well as Biblical content to do your own work to get safe, sane, and grow strong, then please check out CONQUER. My CONQUER group membership program is only…
Read MoreIs Staying Well The Best Option?
Morning friends, I was in Chicago recently visiting with my family. This past weekend was my 50th high school reunion, but sadly it was canceled due to COVID (Of course – I graduated at 10 years old). It was a little eerie going to the airport and sitting on a full flight for almost 4 hours wearing a mask. But…
Read MoreHow Do I Honor A Parent Who Is Abusive?
Morning friends, I just returned to the cooler weather of the mountains from hot, hot Phoenix. I’m so thankful for this break. Even our dog resisted her walks because of the hot sidewalks. Up here, she can run around and expend all her energy. I receive quite a few questions from readers who are struggling in relationships that are toxic…
Read MoreWhat Details Do My Kids Need To Know? Part II
Morning friends, Today’s question is a follow up to last week’s discussion on what to tell the kids about what’s happening in the marriage. However, this week’s question is rooted in one mom’s fear of parental alienation when she separates. This is a very real issue in high conflict relationships and something you must be mindful of it if it…
Read MoreHow Do I Live With A Basically Good Man Who Is A Tyrant?
Morning friends, Thanks for your prayers. I had an amazing weekend speaking on Saturday in Iowa at Faith Community Church to over 500 women on how God Weaves Our Story into His Story. Women can hungry and broken and left hopeful, healed, and filled. Our God is so good. One more big event I need your prayers for next week.…
Read MoreMy Husband Refuses To Let Me Help My Mother
Morning friends, Don’t forget to sign up for tonight’s (Wednesday, September 17th) free live streaming event, 7:30pm to 9:00 ET with my guest, family law attorney Maryann Modesti. She and I will be discussing how to be more informed of your legal rights and responsibilities if you are considering separating from a destructive spouse. There will be time to ask…
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