Last year, circumstances over a period of about six months were challenging and stressful, and I didn’t manage them well. Thinking back...

Romantic relationships have been an odd journey for me. As a teenager, I survived an abusive dating relationship ; my college boyfriend ...

Two mornings a week, I like to ride my bike at sunrise. I choose sunrise because fewer cars are on the road at that time of day, and it’s...

The Bible tells us he is.

A few days ago, I attended the funeral of one of my best friend’s dad. After the service and burial, I talked with her family and...

It’s hard to be alone. And yet, at various times and stages of life – even day to day or hour by hour, there are times we will be alone....

One of the side effects of being in an abusive relationship is developing a victim mentality – when you perceive bad things are going to...

Survivors are often critical of themselves. After I ended an emotionally abusive relationship, I gave myself a hard time, telling myself...

I know my parents and best friends went through a lot when I was in an abusive relationship. I was secretive, but my parents saw the bruise

Finishing a half marathon in running shorts I questioned after an unhealthy relationship. As we heal from an unhealthy or abusive...