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How Do I Heal from the Guilt and Shame of My Verbal Abuse?

By Susan King | August 2, 2023 |

Hello, LV&Co friends! Susan here to contribute for the team; I am delighted to address this week’s blog question. As the thunder rolls on this midwestern summer day, I am reminded of what it took to create this type of weather. From my high school days, I recall there are three ingredients necessary to create a thunderstorm. Moisture, unstable air,…

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What’s the Difference Between True Guilt and False Guilt?

By Leslie Vernick | June 21, 2023 |

Morning friends, I so appreciate this community and the faithful participants who pray for one another and regularly respond with wisdom and compassion. This is a healing space and I am grateful. We will be opening spots for our Moving Beyond People Pleasing Group Coaching on Friday. Today’s Question: How do I discern true guilt from false guilt? I want…

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I’m Separated. Should I Reach Out?

By Leslie Vernick | October 16, 2019 |

Morning friends, I am on the next leg of my trip, in Toronto. I’ve been busy and I need your prayers that I can get better sleep and not get sick. I will be here all week and I have not slept well in Nashville so I am operating at half a tank. Hopefully, here I can catch up a…

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Am I In An Abusive Marriage?

By Leslie Vernick | September 11, 2019 |

Morning friends, I am heading back home to Sun City West for the fall and winter. Although I love the cooler weather in Pinetop during the hot months, I miss my friends and other amenities (like my office) at home. I’m ready to go back.   I do have a very heavy travel schedule beginning the end of September through mid-November…

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How To Manage My Emotions After Disclosure Of Porn

By Leslie Vernick | June 26, 2019 |

Morning friends, We are having amazing wonderful weather at our cabin in Pinetop. You’d never know that this was Arizona. It’s still about 80 degrees during the day and 55-60 degrees in the evening. Perfect. I feel bad for my friends still in pizza oven hot temperatures in Sun City West.  If you have trouble with people pleasing, please check…

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Help, I Live Internationally. How Can I Grow Stronger?

By Leslie Vernick | March 7, 2018 |

Morning friends, Thanks for your prayers. This season is exceptionally full and I need them so that I practice what I preach and take good care of my own self. I’m sick again which is unusual for me. Nothing serious but I’m usually pretty healthy. I think I’m just a little worn down.   In case you haven’t signed up…

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Do I Have An Evil Heart?

By Leslie Vernick | August 30, 2017 |

Morning friends, I can’t believe that August is almost over and we have survived our first Arizona summer. It’s been over 100 degrees for more days than not, but it feels different when it isn’t as humid. It’s like walking into an oven, but not a sauna. Hot, but not sweaty. August has also been birthday month. My son and…

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My Husband Has HIV, And Lied To Me

By Leslie Vernick | October 19, 2016 |

Morning friends, Words cannot describe the amazing CONQUER CONFERENCE we had this past weekend. Over 600 women joined together to learn how to become the women God created them to be, both inside and out. In every way it was a God-breathed weekend and all of us felt the presence of God in that place. At the end, a woman…

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Is It Possible That Spouses Who Manipulate Are Unaware They Are Being Manipulative ?

By Leslie Vernick | September 21, 2016 |

Morning friends, One of the things that sets this blog apart from some other blogs that I read is that I welcome people to share different points of view. I think healthy dialogue, including a variety of thoughts and perspectives, can sharpen us all. Two elements that make up destructive relationships are isolation and control. Therefore, I do not think…

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