Daughter-in-Laws

As I was observing the action at the party, Jesse, Stacey and Renelle, were huddled together on the couch and I was just filled with the joy of knowing the three boys I had a hand in raising had all chosen really well for their life partners.

Girlfriends

Today I finished up a week of training and was looking forward to going to my son’s house where I could see my grandchildren. Instead of driving right there, I stopped off in Bloomsburg to take advantage of an opportunity to share a meal with two amazing women. Thanks, Jill and Eckie.

Healthy Friendships

Today I thought we’d talk about the friend to friend relationship. Included in this category are healthy intimate relationships, as well. When you are in a friend/friend relationship, external control is practically never external used. If you were to use external control with your friends on a regular basis, you would soon discover you don’t have any.

Ending Unhealthy Relationships

Today I spoke with a woman taking my four-day training. She is trying to figure out why she is staying in an unhealthy relationship. She doesn't have self-esteem issues. She […]

Getting Along Better with Your Adult Child

Today I spoke with a mother who wants a closer relationship with her 22 year-old daughter. The reason their relationship is strained is because this woman’s daughter dropped out of college and the mother is hurt by this decision. She wants her daughter to finish, knowing this will be better for her future.

Book Review: Finding Fish

Finding Fish: A Memoir by Antwone Fisher This is an autobiography about Antwone Fisher. I am reviewing this book because of our theme this month of domestic violence. If you […]

Quote: Violence

“Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent” – -Salvor Hardin. I think this quote say it all. People who are competent, intelligent and resourceful will find other ways to […]

Seven Keys of Happiness #7

by Kim Olver The first six Key of Happiness are: self-worth, gratitude, positive life framing, internal locus of control, lifelong learning, and love. The last Key is: 7. Contribution This […]