Staying well

Navigating Recurrent Issues in Marriage: Steps to Take When Old Patterns Resurface

By Leslie Vernick | October 22, 2025 |

Morning friend, It’s hard to believe that we are rounding the corner toward the holiday season. What are your biggest challenges in being able to center yourself on gratitude, while in the midst of hard? Three years ago, I began a gratitude practice. Each day, I write down ten things I am grateful for. Sometimes they are the same things,…

I Feel Trapped and I Don’t Know What To Do

By Susan King | October 11, 2023 |

Hello LV&Co Friends! I pray you are well! The end of the year is quickly approaching. Time moves speedily in adulthood, does it not? Soon we will be thinking about goals for the new year. How are you doing with those goals you set for yourself 9+ months ago? I have been training toward being more diligent in my life.…

How Do I Stay Well When He’s Causing Harm?

By Leslie Vernick | July 26, 2023 |

I watched a movie this weekend that was so powerful I watched it again the next day to take notes. It’s called Women Talking. It’s based on a book by the same title by Miriam Toews, a true story about a community of Mennonite women and children who were sexually abused over a period of years. Their male leaders told…

Stay Well

By Susan King | November 16, 2022 |

Hello, Friends!  We are approaching the holiday season! I can imagine it will be an extra stressful time for the many who have destructive people in their lives. My heart goes out to you as you navigate through challenges while still trying to enjoy some holiday cheer.  I invite you to take some time to set your intentions as you…

How Can I Tell If My Husband Is Suicidal

By Leslie Vernick | February 14, 2018 |

Morning friends, Sheesh, what a busy week I’ve had. Please pray for me. I wish I had more time to connect with all of you. I hope to meet you at our 2108 CONQUER Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska in October. I appreciate so much how loving and wise you all are on this blog and the trust and truth that…