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Today I woke up grieving. It's our 30th wedding anniversary, and our married life has been extremely difficult. I know anyone who's been [...]

We had family over for Memorial Day. So what? Lots of people do this very thing. For survivors of trauma, it's a big [...]

When emotional, psychological, relational, physical, or spiritual pain lasts for an extended period of time, what choices do you have? I've discovered people [...]

I just returned home from the Refresh Conference for Foster and Adoptive Parents in Redmond, WA. It was amazing! Unlike anything I've ever [...]

This is a crazy world we live in (I missed a letter, so I first typed, “This is a ‘cray’ world.” Either fits). [...]

Graduation. I spoke at the graduation of some adopted children whose trauma has impacted their ability to receive love. These kids came from [...]

Photo credit Keeva999 from flikr Dear church, I know you mean well. I believe you want to help people find a saving relationship [...]

photo courtesy Flikr I love the ocean. Wave after wave. It’s so calming when I look at the waves coming in. I could [...]

We all experience it...Disappointment! It hurts. Sometimes, it really hurts. Maybe I thought by this time in my life (meaning, by the time [...]