And I knew, in that moment, I would prevail, the country would prevail, the world would prevail. Just as it has done throughout all of history, time and time again.
Trust, Adultery and the Unraveling of the Marriage in My Soul
I am no longer experiencing the unraveling of a marriage between two partners, I am undoubtedly experiencing the unraveling of the marriage within myself.
I am no longer experiencing the unraveling of a marriage between two partners, I am undoubtedly experiencing the unraveling of the marriage within myself.
Declaring 2017 as the Year to Give Back and Step Forward
Author Jill Christensen declared her own theme for 2017 and discusses what she's choosing to "give back."
Author Jill Christensen declared her own theme for 2017 and discusses what she’s choosing to “give back.”
The Step in Healing You Can’t Take Back—The Place Where Courage is Found
Natural curiosity pushes to timidly “touch” this next step. This next step of which can never be taken back. Place a toe gingerly over the line.
Natural curiosity pushes to timidly “touch” this next step. This next step of which can never be taken back. Place a toe gingerly over the line.
Honoring Your Inner Child to Find Your Strength
You are only strong when she is rowing in the boat beside you, not cast aside, hidden away, buried safety underground.
You are only strong when she is rowing in the boat beside you, not cast aside, hidden away, buried safety underground.
My Lesson in Freedom through Boundaries
I learned respect for the freedom my boundaries brought me. Respect so deep and fulfilling I couldn’t imagine ever wanting it to go away.
I learned respect for the freedom my boundaries brought me. Respect so deep and fulfilling I couldn’t imagine ever wanting it to go away.
Owning the Uncomfortable Truths of Abuse
Be strong, be prepared, be focused and aware. You are the only one in this situation who has your back, never give up on yourself.
Be strong, be prepared, be focused and aware. You are the only one in this situation who has your back, never give up on yourself.
Choosing to Save My Life over a Childhood Fantasy
And yet, despite what I would be losing, deep down, I believed my life was more valuable than any home, any friend, any dream.
And yet, despite what I would be losing, deep down, I believed my life was more valuable than any home, any friend, any dream.
It’s Best to Stay in Your Own Lane when Dealing with a Bully
Bullies bully because they are wounded and hurting and need to hurt someone else to ease their pain when it becomes too much for them bear.
Bullies bully because they are wounded and hurting and need to hurt someone else to ease their pain when it becomes too much for them bear.
A Father’s Number One Job
When a father chooses to abuse his children’s mother, whether it is physically, verbally, emotionally, spiritually or even financially, he does not have the best interests of his children in mind.
When a father chooses to abuse his children’s mother, whether it is physically, verbally, emotionally, spiritually or even financially, he does not have the best interests of his children in mind.
Let’s Love Harder
A new standard has been set. New precedents for acceptable behavior established. New ethics and conduct recognized and accepted. Abuse is now embraced as normalcy.
A new standard has been set. New precedents for acceptable behavior established. Abuse is now embraced as normalcy.
Essential Requirements to Maintain Emotional Maturity in Divorce
It is not unreasonable to expect a certain level of emotional maturity, from both parties before, during and after divorce.
It is not unreasonable to expect a certain level of emotional maturity, from both parties before, during and after divorce.
Removing the Masks to Uncover the Truth of Who I Am
I set out on a journey to find myself; to see what was underneath all the role playing; to uncover who I inherently was.
I set out on a journey to find myself; to see what was underneath all the role playing; to uncover who I inherently was.
What I Believe Marriage is Not
Author Jill Christensen recounts the most difficult aspects of an intolerable marriage.
Author Jill Christensen recounts the most difficult aspects of an intolerable marriage.
My Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Manifests in Many Ways
To step back and allow my mind to see a thought from all angles and various perspectives with-out attachment expectations or judgments.
To step back and allow my mind to see a thought from all angles and various perspectives with-out attachment expectations or judgments.
This is My Truth
I became strong because I understand and appreciate that my truth ONLY changes if I want it to.
I became strong because I understand and appreciate that my truth ONLY changes if I want it to.