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I assist others in meeting their challenges and creating solutions. Down-to-earth solutions, no complicated agenda. Working to transform your life into one of freedom. Freedom to come alive and live in the moment. Positive thoughts create positive actions.
I had a public service career for 27 years. I managed programs that provided rental assistance and supportive services to the homeless and disabled families within our community. I began my writing career in 2012 with the Professional Woman Network (PWN). I have co-authored 5 books with PWN and published one with them, "On a Wing and a Prayer."
I am an abuse survivor passionate about serving those who have left those situations. I know from experience that leaving is not the end, it is the beginning. The survivor requires a great deal of growth to avoid repeating the same situation.
I write about wellness, relationships, spirituality, and God. I enjoy helping others to grow as I continue to grow.
Victim to Victor and a Time of Celebration This is the second part of the two-part series about how to overcome living like a victim. In the first article, I defined what it means to live like a victim. The link to that article is below.
MOVING AWAY FROM THE VICTIM MENTALITY This will be a two-part series about living life as a victim and how to conquer those demons that block us from happiness and success. Do you often feel that the world is against you and preventing you from living the life you want?
You now know a bit about why people disagree, how different people deal with conflict, and why people get so heated when conflict arises.
Conflict can be damaging. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Helen Keller Have you ever argued with someone, and they respond with high emotions? Or have you ever felt yourself getting really upset or frustrated during a disagreement...
Easy to understand why conflict exists. T he beginning is always today. Mary Shelley Have you ever had a lousy disagreement with a friend? Did you feel wrong about the things you said? Did you apologize? If you are like most of us, you have had one or two of these disagreements.
She is accepting what she cannot change. Have you ever had a friend who changed you? Have you ever had a friend whom you wanted to change? Have you watched a long illness rob someone of life? If you can relate to either one of those situations, you will understand what I am about to tell you.
It is easier than you think. Have you been in a relationship where your partner gave you the silent treatment? Has a partner acted as though final decisions were his to make? Does he raise his voice and call you names? There are always big stop signs and red lights when you meet an emotionally abusive person.
How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Any Relationship Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself. Coco Chanel You have evaluated your boundary tendencies and may have determined that yours could be more flexible, robust, or a mix of both. Life events help us to decide whether to be rigid or weak.
Creating healthy boundaries eliminates confusion. Do you have people in your life who make you cringe when you see them coming? Some are huggy-feely people who are all over you. Some may speak inappropriately in your presence. There are a number of ways to violate someone else's boundary.
Three areas of your life and ten tips to consider. Many people often find themselves in complicated relationships. It could happen to anyone. There are many reasons why you might be in a problematic relationship. Fear of being single, resistance to change, concern for the children involved, and other issues often keep unhappy couples together long after...