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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…
Finding Peace After Parental Estrangement: Steps to Healing
Good Morning Friends, The light in August always feels softer to me, like the world is whispering, ‘Pay attention.’ It’s a month of quiet reflection, a time when God often invites me to notice where I’m still gripping control instead of living loved. This year, I’ve been writing more than ever, prayers and reflections, pieces of a story that has…
Are You Caught In A Loyalty Trap?
Hello LV&Co Friends! As we celebrate the joys of freedom this month brings, I pray the summer sunlight and the Son’s glorious light bring you much growth and vitality. Many blessings to you all! Today’s Question: I married when I was 28. I was mousy and struggled mightily with generalized anxiety. I knew my husband had some emotional hurts from…
Sowing and Reaping
Happy Holidays, my friends! Have you ever been given an unexpected gift that you really didn’t want? This month you may be looking to return some gifts or exchange them for things you like better. Or for some of you, you may be hoping for a good gift from a loved one only to be disappointed that you were overlooked.…
I Need Help. He Won’t Change and Now My Sons Are Mimicking Him.
Morning friend, Alaska is a beautiful state. The weather was wonderful, with no rain, and fairly warm. I got to see whales, sea otters, sea lions, bears, and eagles. God’s creation is magnificent. I would never want to live there, but it’s an amazing place to visit. Here are some pictures for you to enjoy. Question: I have been in…
How To Talk To My Adult Children About Leaving My Unhealthy Marriage?
Dear Beloved Readers, Welcome to November, dear readers, and greetings from the sunny state of Arizona! As the rest of the country begins to bundle up against the chill of autumn, we here in the Grand Canyon State are still basking in the warmth of our desert paradise. November is a month of transition, where the scorching summer heat gives…
How Much Time Do I Give Him To Show Me?
Morning friend, I’ve just returned from a busy two weeks of speaking and traveling. I spoke to over 350 men and women at the American Association of Christian Counselors conference on rebuilding broken trust. This year, more than in previous years I felt an openness and acceptance that some marriages cannot be fixed. Not because God can’t heal but because…
Trust Is Built Over Time
Good morning and Happy New Year friends! Coach LeAnne here! We are into the final half of the first month in 2023. How is it going so far? It’s a new year, faced with many challenges, opportunities, choices, and transitions. Committing to live life on purpose, and within the power of God encourages us to cling to His promises. This…
When 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…