by Susan Adams | May 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Dysfunctional families are characterized by unhealthy dynamics and behaviors that hinder the emotional health of their family members. There are many common characteristics such as the following list; Poor communication skills, lack of emotional support, lack of...
by Susan Adams | May 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
I was brought up in such a family; my mother was a chronic alcoholic and my father was a chronic codependent, enabler. Asa child I learned early on how to relate in unhealthy ways; thus, causing me to become codependent. I became a “fixer” along with my...
by Susan Adams | May 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
As a result of a marital crisis, I began therapy for codependency and began to work on my issues from childhood. During this time, I realized my unhealthy behaviors and the mistakes I had been making in my marriage. I joined a Christian support group and began...
by Jan Porter | Jan 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
It is customary to think about the year ahead. The goals you want to achieve throughout the next 365 days. We may think about our eating habits and our jobs. But what about our personal relationships. Whether it is your partner, friend, coworker oreven a neighbor. In...
by Jan Porter | Jan 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
“Relationships often die not because of the conversations that were had but rather conversations that were needed but never had.” ~Lysa Terkeurst. As you are reflecting over the relationships that you had in 2024, are there any that you know that you...
by Jan Porter | Jan 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Are we giving too much access to our hearts? We know what boundaries are. We want to have healthy boundaries in our lives. The Bible is very clear about having boundaries. God put boundaries up for Adam and Eve in the Garden. We are not being selfishor mean when we...
