Are You Tormented By Shame?
Many of us are tormented by a feeling of shame. Shame is different from guilt. Guilt is what we feel when we know we have done something wrong. It can help us to make amends, and help prevent us from doing something similar in the future. Shame tells us we ARE...
Acceptance – A Vital Part of Healing
Healing from abuse is a long, painful process. I wish that wasn't true. I wish there was a magic potion we could take, or our fairy godmother could wave her magic wand and it would all be better. Sadly, this isn't how it works. Healing takes time, but it doesn't...
Hanging Onto Hope Podcast
Brenda J and Karen Wonder from Hanging Onto Hope Podcast interviewed Caroline Abbott, author of “A Journey to Healing After Emotional Abuse.”
How to Deal with Depression – Part Two
Last week I gave some ideas for dealing with depression. While my depression is mostly under control, there are times I have a day or two when I feel really low. Once when I was especially depressed, my sweet husband asked me if I was able to receive comfort from the...
Intention Versus Agenda
When we live life by our agenda, we are often stressed and unhappy, and so are those around us. When we live by intention, we let go of how life is “supposed” to go, and we are all more relaxed.
Self-Care During Quarantine
Is your anxiety through the roof right now? Here are some tips on lowering your anxiety through self-care during Coronavirus
Can EMDR Really Heal Trauma?
EMDR can be used to heal the trauma associated with domestic violence. It works quickly and the survivor does not need to talk about their painful memories.
My Interview on Halfway There
Caroline shares her life story on Halfway There’s podcast. She talks about experiencing abuse, not being supported by the church, and bringing beauty from ashes.
Self-Care as an Act of Trust
What do you think of when you hear the word self-care? Do you picture your friend who must get her nails done weekly, who plays with her iPhone for hours at a time while her preschoolers run outside without supervision? Do you picture your spouse who ignores you, your...
The Gift of Retreat and Asking Big Questions
Have you ever been on a retreat? My church offers women's retreats once every other year. They usually invite a speaker who gives a talk 3 or 4 times over the weekend. We breakout into small groups to discuss what the speaker has talked about, and get to know each...
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