How Emotional Abuse Maintains Power
The House Rules I am never wrong. Never out of line. Never erring in judgment. Never lacking in kindness, patience, or grace. It is unwise to suggest otherwise. I am…
Faith, Fear, and the Practice of Acceptance
There are Some Good Things We live in a nice, cute, safe home—one I can afford. My boys are able-bodied, able-minded, and excellent in countless ways. They are creative, strong,…
The Damage of Being Told You Are Alone
Imagine a struggling child—or really any person—whose parent communicates, in no uncertain terms: “Nobody can or wants to relate to you or help build a bridge to where you are.”…
Good Input
How have I provided good input for my children? Who, in my child’s life, is a reliable source of good input—consistently kind, considerate, trustworthy, loyal, present, protective, loving—intentionally contributing to…