Do you feel that you can’t be the parent you want to be because you are not the “pre-trauma” momma you used to be? Instead of tending to your kids you are busy dealing with anxiety, fear, anger, depression, and a heart shattered to pieces. I understand. For those who have been through betrayal and are worried about the impact …
Harvesting Hope and Healing
What comes to mind when you hear the word harvest? For me it stirs up childhood memories of helping gather the bountiful amounts of produce from my grandparents’ garden. Sometimes, it conjures up sweet memories of my children enjoying our annual harvest celebration. In fact, I can hear the sound of their laughter as they make fun childhood memories of …
Anxiety, An Invitation to Heal: Part 2
By Tori Henares, Personal Coach Creating Safety Anxiety might seem irrational when it shows up. Most of us have become accustomed to judging our emotions, especially the inconvenient ones. Anxiety shows up unannounced and pulls us in, it can rob us of the present moment and send us back into past pain. But anxiety makes sense when you’ve gone through …
God Is In the Darkness
I have noticed this tendency to believe God has abandoned me in the seasons of darkness. When I’m sad, depressed or angry, I think God must be absent, or worse He’s upset with me. It is easy to feel God is only present in the victorious times of joy and celebration. He is the author of victory and strength after …
Daring Ventures Webinar: Complexity
Complexity Webinar: When Narcissistic, Borderline, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorders co-occur with Sex Addiction and Betrayal Trauma. a webinar by Dr. Jake Porter of Daring Ventures Tuesday, May31, 2022 at 11:30 AM Pacific / 1:30 PM Central US Time Click HERE for More Information! Many social media posts and pop psychology articles claim to offer insights into narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. …
2022 Choose Connection Summit
2022 Choose Connection Summit: from Grief to Growth An amazing 3 DAYS of inspiration and practical advice for couples from experts in the fields of recovery, trauma, and relationships. The Choose Connection Summit’s mission is simple…. …we will provide education, inspiration, and hope to couples seeking freedom from addiction and trauma into flourishing relationships of connection, healing, and love. Click to …
Redeemed Hope Retreat 2022
Redeemed Hope is an intensive weekend healing retreat that offers the dedicated space and intentional time to do a deeper work in our hearts. (This includes lodging for 3 nights, 4 full days of retreat, 9 meals, retreat material, and a 6-week online follow-up support group. Space is limited to 14 participants.) Tickets Go On Sale August 9th, 2021 Click …
Heart to Heart’s Inspire 2021 Conference
A Conference for Partners of Sex Addicts and Intimacy Anorexics Conference Location: Colorado Springs, CO INSPIRE 2021 is a 3-day conference for women who are or were in a relationship with a sex addict or intimacy anorexic. You will be hearing from experts in the field about how to grow, heal and inspire others in your journey. You will also …
Healing From Divorce: Part 2 of 3
Leaving The day we decided my husband would move out was January 25th—the day after my son’s birthday. As I sat there with my three-month-old baby, he seemed so eager to pack his things and leave. At that point, I felt as though I was only floating through the day. I was not sure if it was just my lack …
Healing From Divorce: Part 1 of 3
THE SHOCKWAVE “I had an affair.” That statement literally felt like the equivalent of falling off of a 10-story building. It did not help that while I was being told this, I was driving on HWY 14 with my 5-month-old son in the backseat. The world seemed to stand still. I felt like I was having an out of body …