Ending The Pain In Unhealthy Ways

Owing to the fact that dealing with infidelity is such a painful experience, we look for ways to escape. Much like the lancing of a boil, the touch required to drain it causes some pain. The normal response is to pull away. It is easy to fall into thinking that Read More…

Self-Forgiveness After Being Sexually Abused

Perhaps the most difficult act of forgiving and the most critical one for the abuse survivor is leaning to forgive herself. She must learn self-forgiveness with the same determination with which she forgives those who brought her pain. A whole jury of self-accusations cries out against her:.“Why didn’t I say, Read More…

MY PAST: How Much Do I Share?

Just how much of my past do I need to share with my fiancé? This is not an easy question to answer for several reasons: Sharing your past mistakes and sins may lead to shame-filled, painful moments between you as a couple. It may mean confessing a previously told lie Read More…