Boundaries: the Beginning.

This morning, I’m drinking my coffee, reading my Bible, and thinking about boundaries. Boundaries are hard for most of us. We want to fit in, to be accepted, to be loved. We want things in this world for ourselves and there are things we don’t want. Most of life is learning to set a boundary...

Prayer and a Playlist

Hello, Lovelies! The last weeks have been so crazy and I’m learning so much in my life. Many of you know that I’m a crafty person and that I make scrapbooks. Recently I was working on a project and I put together a scrappy page that included a new playlist. I’ve been praying for some...

How do we Get More Self-Control?

Monday, I was reading along with my New Testament in a year plan, and I came across this verse: “Afterwards, you should come together again so that Satan won’t be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control.” 1 Corinthians 7:5 NLT. Paul is talking about marriage here but, I realized that the...

Got Anger?

And” don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. Ephesians 4:26 NLT Every evening before I go to bed, I read a short devotion, write ten things I am thankful for, and then write a quick prayer...

Big Announcement

BIG Announcement!!  Are you ready for some BIG news?! Okay, deep breath. Here we go…. I’m releasing a new book at the end of the month! I’m so excited! It will be on Amazon for my 1 year Life, Love, And Recovery anniversary! I’ve spent this year finishing, finalizing, and editing this book while becoming...

What to do with Money When You’re Just Starting Over – Tips for Survivors

This week we’re wrapping up our conversation about money. I thought it would be a good time to talk about the things I’ve learned about handling my money since I left my abuser. The fact is, that we discuss domestic violence openly and without shame. I thought any discussion about money should involve what I...

Good Relationships

Today, I want to talk about relationships. I specifically want to talk about what it looks like in my marriage. I have two reasons 1) one of my February goals is to focus on relationships in my home and make them better and 2) relationships after abuse are hard.  My Good Relationship. Last week, I...

Good Life Update

Hey there friend! Last Week, I challenged you and myself to live the good life in 2021. Since then, I have begun examining my life. I’ve been answering questions that come up and creating new habits for myself. I want to know what’s working and what’s missing and I want to share these things with...

Christmas Traditions

Part of recovery is deciding what your life will be like. It’s part of taking back your power. Starting over also allows you to make new traditions. It allows you to begin a new life. Things may be hard starting over, having the first Christmas after divorce, or after leaving a relationship. However, I can...

Mental Health Challenge Update

At the beginning of this month, I told you all that I planned to participate in a mental health challenge for this month. I thought since we’re almost finished with the month, I’d give you an update on how it’s going. Today is day 24 of the challenge and I have missed two of the...