Discussions about relationships dominated many of my counseling sessions. As I had explained to Ken- the failing marriage which spurred me into counseling would be my second divorce. And in both instances, I was the one exiting the relationships with no interest in attempting to repair the rifts or reconcile the marriage. I was anxious…
However difficult and heartbreaking it might be, we must erect and maintain boundaries. Remember- boundaries have nothing to do with whether or not you love someone. They simply define what behaviors you will and will not tolerate from others. Lack of boundaries invites lack of respect. Unknown Tweet So how do you begin to put…
Let’s just start out by stating the obvious. Family is complicated. There is such a complexity of emotions, familial obligations and intertwined history that make the dynamics of family relationships… complicated. As young children, we are taught that our parents know what is best for us. We model what we see. In our childhood, most…
Key West Botanical Gardens, Key West, FL at 11:07 a.m. The timing of this labyrinth lesson post is interesting. Though the labyrinth walk was over a year ago (February 11, 2022), the timing of the post coincides with my return to Florida (this time from the Bahamas) and *almost* seems to contradict some upcoming posts…
Ken and I had spent several sessions working on changing the paradigm in my mind about how women and men should relate to each other ~ it is not about a struggle for power- it is about resolving conflicts together. In a healthy relationship: The partners value each other Fear and cynicism do not dictate…
