Walking the Autism Road with Someone You Love
When my son was diagnosed with autism, I was surprised at the depths of grief that threatened to overwhelm me. Even though I still had my son, I felt as if I had lost him in some ways. The burden of mourning and moving into a new normal was not a load I was able to carry on my... >Read More
Tags:
autism,
autistic,
challenges & conflicts,
diagnosis,
disabilities,
Family,
family issues,
grief,
health,
Health Issues,
help,
LIFE,
special needs child,
therapy,
treatment,
wellness
2 Comments »
My Son Who is in Heaven
At 19 weeks I gave birth to a little boy. We named him Jacob. We said hello and goodbye in the same hour. He is not a miscarriage or an almost-child, he is my son. This letter was written three years after his birth. This is a glimpse into my mother’s heart, a letter written to Jacob my son... >Read More
Tags:
baby loss,
beth scholes,
death,
faith,
Family,
family issues,
grief,
heaven,
hope,
infant loss,
loss of child,
miscarriage,
sadness,
spiritual growth,
spirituality,
still birth
2 Comments »
How to Survive Your Spouses’ Affair
If you are dealing with an unfaithful spouse, the pain you are feeling unfortunately comes with the territory. The consequences of an affair are overwhelming and horrifically painful. I have heard it likened to post traumatic stress syndrome. You are in a place you never expected to be. Here are a few things that will help you navigate this...... >Read More
Tags:
affair,
challenges and conflicts,
cheating,
crisis,
family issues,
hardship and suffering,
marriage,
mentor,
pain,
relationship,
resolving conflict,
Self,
sex and love,
spouse,
survive
2 Comments »
Help! I am in crisis!
Take a deep breath: You will survive, you are not alone and it has happened to someone else, there is hope. You feel like your world is out of control right now and it probably is. Remember it won’t stay this way forever. Think of another time you felt overwhelmed, what did you do to handle it in a... >Read More
Tags:
affair,
beth scholes,
calm,
challenges and conflicts,
crisis,
emotions,
Family,
family issues,
grief,
hardship & suffering,
help,
plan,
problem,
resolving conflict,
Self
2 Comments »
First Aid for Bruised Hearts - Talk to a mentor
“What’s love got to do with it?” Tina Turner famously asked. For many of us, love – the joy of it, the lack of it, or the confusion that comes with it – is both what gets us up in the morning and what keeps us up at night.
If you have a question about love, relationships, or marriage you’re... >Read More
Tags:
advice,
better parenting,
challenges & conflict,
family issues,
healthy marriage,
help,
love,
marriage,
mentor,
mentoring,
relationships,
sex and love,
spiritual growth
2 Comments »
Preparing Your Family Budget
If your family is floundering financially, it may be time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and make up a family financial plan. Consumer Credit Counseling Service suggests keeping the following tips in mind when developing your family budget:
1. Your budget should be tailored to your needs, values and priorities, with special consideration...... >Read More
Tags:
budgeting,
credit and debt,
Family,
family finances,
family issues,
finances,
home and garden,
Men,
parenting,
Women
2 Comments »
December Tears
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Bah Humbug.
For many people, Christmas is the saddest time of year. In a culture that is obsessed with all things Christmas, it is easy to feel like an alien when our thoughts and feelings are anything but merry.
Whether your pain stems from lost loved ones, unfulfilled hopes, shattered dreams or personal...... >Read More
Tags:
becoming a christian,
challenges and conflicts,
Christie Hoos,
Christmas,
communication,
Family,
family issues,
Glen Hoos,
grief,
loss,
Men,
primaries,
singles,
Women
2 Comments »
Understanding Cutting
My daughter cut herself for the first time when she was 12... >more
How to Talk to the Broken Hearted
Not sure why you are going through this personal tragedy? Searching for... >more
What Do You Fear?
