The fact that your spouse has committed to kicking his/her porn habit is huge. Even admitting that porn is a problem is a big deal—one can’t attempt to heal from a sickness s/he won’t acknowledge…
I remember when celebrity and actress Jennifer Lawrence was the victim of account hacking, and a variety of pictures of her in various stages of undress were downloaded and then distributed without her permission. When…
I’ve suffered in silence and I’ve asked for help. But as much as I hate asking for help, I fully admit that both my marriage and I suffered far more greatly when we kept our…
Surrender is hard. Surrender is especially hard when you’re a type-A, emotional caregiver who struggles with anxiety. Hello, perfect storm. I want to fix everything. I want people to be happy and healthy and free. My first…
Mention Christmas and immediately my mind goes to scented candles, twinkle lights, festivities, and making memories with my family. Even the Christmas story conjures up comfort as I think of the Star of Bethlehem, Jesus…
We’ve been married long enough that I can see the signs. I can immediately sense when my husband isn’t fully present–when he’s hiding. I know when he’s stressed, sometimes before he even recognizes it. I…
It was 2001 and I was introduced to porn for the second time in my life. The first was at a bachelorette party, but I thought the whole thing a bit ridiculous, so it didn’t…
We have a closet that perpetually needs to be cleaned out and organized. It seems to attract junk on a daily basis. It’s also the holding spot for all things craft, which means it receives…
How many movies have you seen that portray a couple who’s been married for thirty years having sex? I am sure a few exist, but when you think generally about who’s having sex on the…
