Who’s in Control Here? Powerlessness is a state of recognition that no matter how much we intervene in the recovery of our partner, we have no control over the outcome. Their behaviors, motivation and sobriety are out of our hands. Surrender of our idea of control and acceptance of our powerlessness is a difficult endeavor…
Often in relationships we find ways to protect ourselves. We may have history of painful relationships and safeguard from re-occurrence. We may have been hurt in a current relationship and cope in defense mode. And as we look at our relationships and marriages, we realize we are not connecting. We do not communicate well, do not…
Spouses in Crisis: 3 Things You Can’t Do and 5 Things You Should Do by PORNTOPURITY My body fell limp as I hit the floor and my heart dropped into my stomach with a feeling of immense weight. Could this really be happening? Oh, God, this hurts so much! When you find out that your spouse…
In light of the month of luv, I wanted to dedicate some time to relationships.Today, I opened my bible and found two tickets to the Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. These tickets are symbolic for two reasons: one, a rare date experience that my husband and I shared now that we have children…
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