Addiction is a difficult subject. Many have opinions, but not all opinions come from personal experience. Addicts hear all kinds of advice from family and friends. Especially when struggling with addiction. Everyone wants to help. Most of the time this help produces an opposite outcome. An addict’s struggle includes a consistent fight with their thoughts….
Contrary to what you may be feeling right now, a spouse’s marital infidelity does not mean your relationship is over. Infidelity is likely a symptom of an ongoing problem that now needs to be addressed immediately. Although extremely damaging to a marriage, the damage of infidelity is not usually irreparable. After the dust settles, do you really want to never…
A mood disorder that affects 350 million people globally, depression robs its victims of happiness, fulfillment, and energy. The symptoms may surprise you, however. These are the top five signs of depression that shouldn’t be ignored. Enduring Sadness This is not a case of the Mondays; it is a sadness that permeates every aspect of an…
While joining families seems so easy when a couple is dating, the reality is not always so beautiful and smooth sailing. Once everyone is living under one roof, things can get ugly between who gets the bathroom first in the morning and who has to take the garbage out. There are a few things to remember when…
As the holidays approach, many in recovery find the forced social situations less than enjoyable. As the work parties, social gatherings and family feasts begin, so does the steady flow of alcohol and in some situations, the drama and triggers which test one’s sobriety. In a perfect world a person in recovery could enjoy these…
You’re getting prepared for the wedding, but what are you doing to prepare for the marriage? Marriage is a beautiful union between two imperfect individuals. As much as you may feel that your significant other is perfect, they just aren’t and neither are you. You may know this from previous experiences in relationships. There are arguments,…
Every marriage has its ups and downs, and a concern about infidelity is not entirely uncommon. If you’re reading this article, kudos to you. This is an excellent step in actively working to maintain a happy and healthy relationship. Here are three preventative measures to help keep your marriage free of infidelity. 1. Prioritize Your Marriage Life can…
Addiction Recovery is something that you should be proud to say you are in. Addiction, like cancer, is a disease in which the word “cure” does not really exist. Instead, the word remission is used to describe someone who is no longer using what they were once addicted to. The truth is, recovering from addiction is…
The American Psychological Association reports that 40%-50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Even with headlines screaming the messy details of Brangelina’s breakup or the end of the Blake Shelton/Miranda Lambert marriage, these statistics are still staggering. How many marriages could be saved if the couples sought marriage counseling? The answer doesn’t…
When it comes to helping, there are so many things that we Christians do and do quite well. However, if we are honest, one of the things that we do not do well AT ALL is receiving the same help that we give. Though we know that our churches and fellow Christian friends would…