Nov 4, 2012 | Addiction / Codependence, Death / Loss, Divorce, Goals, Relationships, Sheryl Sitts
Our favorite childhood stories end in “happily ever after”. We love weddings that promise love until “death do us part”. We focus on the comfort of knowing that our deepest love and joy will last…well, forever. Since I’m a...
Aug 19, 2012 | Addiction / Codependence, Career, Divorce, Faith / Religion, Goals, Health / Wellness, Prayer / Meditation, Relationships, Sheryl Sitts
My Mom was definitely an expert at judging everyone and everything from angles most people would never even dream of, so I consider myself well trained. In fact, at 46 I can still hear her voice (in my mind as she passed away 18 years ago) judging many of my...
Jul 7, 2012 | Addiction / Codependence, Career, Divorce, Goals, Health / Wellness, Relationships, Sheryl Sitts
“I wish my daughter/son wouldn’t…” “I hate it when my mother/father…” “Why does my boyfriend/husband/girlfriend/wife always have to…” When someone asks us what we want, it is often easier to say something...
Mar 18, 2012 | Addiction / Codependence, Career, Death / Loss, Divorce, Faith / Religion, Goals, Health / Wellness, Prayer / Meditation, Relationships, Sheryl Sitts
Throughout my conversations this week, a recurring topic has been the beliefs we hold as truths in our lives and whether they serve us well. Sometimes we’re aware of them, like when we say we’ll never meet the person of our dreams because all the good...
Sep 18, 2011 | Addiction / Codependence, Career, Divorce, Health / Wellness, Relationships, Sheryl Sitts
After we’ve stepped away from our escalating conflict to cool down (see Intro and Step One), it’s time to return to our delicate conversation. Without the adrenaline and chemical reactions that occur during arguments, we can hear, think, and speak more clearly. One...