Shame

Navigating the Tide of Public Scrutiny: Tips for Handling Family Secrets

By LeAnne Parsons | February 4, 2026 |

Beloved readers, February has a way of surfacing what January often tries to outrun. The newness has worn thin. The resolve is still there, but it’s quieter now, more honest. And this week’s question lands right in that space. This Week’s Question: What do we do when family secrets become public and bring shame to our family? LeAnne’s Response: Here’s…

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,…

Even Christian Counselors Need Help

By Leslie Vernick | December 4, 2019 |

Morning friends, I hope you have had a chance to watch my FB live on the statement John MacArthur made, that “Empowered women create weak men.” If you didn’t watch it, you can still see it here.  Once a year I offer my six-month coaching group Empowered to Change for women who want to write a new chapter in their…

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…