My Spouse Makes me So Mad!!
Often those who are closest to us make us upset. They make and break promises, or they act as if our interests and needs don’t matter. We all want to …
Quieting the Noise
It seems that in the days of COVID, computers, technology and TV, our minds are assaulted by this ever present “noise.” Omni-present noise is hard to escape. It filters and …
Achieve a Better Life by Avoiding These Mistakes
What do you think of when you want to achieve a better life? Are you honestly enjoying life? You might be your own worst enemy. When you identify and eradicate …
I’m a Recovering Ego-holic
Like the prodigal son, I loathed my rigorous church and home life; I wanted to break free. “Give me my space,” this teenager screamed; so my parents gave me SPACE …
Jaimie’s Scrupulosity Journey
What do you think of when you hear the term “OCD?” Do you think of compulsive hand washing? Do you imagine people with meticulously organized closets? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is …
Healing Emotional Blisters
I was once sitting with a group of friends sharing childhood experiences, when we started talking about being raised by domineering mothers. Three women present called their mothers “narcissistic.” They …
How To Help A Child With A Learning Disability Get Involved In The Arts
For many children in the U.S. who are living with a disability, it can be difficult to get involved in a new activity. They may have trouble expressing themselves or …
I Am One In Fifty: When Pain Finds Purpose
I was catching up with someone I hadn’t seen in a while. We started talking about mental health, 2020, political landscapes, the dread of it all, and coping mechanisms. Me: …
Aging with a Disability: 3 Essential Tips for Financial Planning
When planning for the future with a disability, there are more factors at play to be considered.
The Cure For Addiction
As I researched infant bonding for my latest book, a far-reaching reality slowly dawned on me: God created us for a peace found only in love. Here’s that reality in …