It Still Hurts, Even After All This Time

It Still Hurts, Even After All This Time

It’s been over a decade since we learned that our son is gay. You’d think I’d be used to it by now. I’m not. I’m sitting in Sunday school and a man several rows back brings up the “sin of homosexuality” and declares that the church isn’t “hard enough” on that sin. It...
Emotional Dependency: A Woman’s Personal Story

Emotional Dependency: A Woman’s Personal Story

When I was growing up, I didn’t have very close relationships with either of my parents. My father was always working and was the designated disciplinarian. My mother was one of those mothers who would say, “Just wait until your father gets home!” I was born 3rd out...
I Was Caught Looking at Porn By My Wife

I Was Caught Looking at Porn By My Wife

100% Truth; 100% Grace These words mean so much to me, and I use them as the guidepost for myself and my family. In March of 2001, I had just married the most amazing woman in the world. She was kind, innocent, we shared our faith tradition, and she deeply loved God....
I Was Abused. What Can I Do to Get Help?

I Was Abused. What Can I Do to Get Help?

What is Abuse? Abuse occurs when a person in power or authority over another person uses that power or authority to gratify their own needs. This is at the expense of the weaker person, with ongoing detrimental effects to both parties, especially the victim....