Dear Friend,Are you stuck in your frame of pain?It happens to the best of us. Whether at home or at work, when you've been hurt, treated poorly, or disappointed, it's natural to put up walls—to protect your heart from breaking again and your mind fro...

Dear Friend,When was the last time you laughed and had pure, unfiltered fun with your spouse or partner?If you can’t remember, keep reading. If you can, keep reading anyway—this is for everyone!It’s time for a LOVENAP!A lovenap is a spontaneous, thou...

Dear Friend,Are you feeling overwhelmed by your spouse’s emotional floods, constantly walking on eggshells, unsure if you’ll say the “wrong” thing again? If you’re tired of being caught in emotional storms that aren’t yours to own, it is time to take...

Dear Friend,Struggling to find the right tools for your stepfamily situation? You’re not alone. Stepfamilies face unique challenges, and therefore, require unique solutions tailored exactly for their specific need. I firmly believe, "you can't give a...

Dear Friend,As I sit at this outdoor café in Minnesota, editing an article for the November issue of Stepmom Magazine, I can't help but be drawn into the tapestry of life unfolding around me. The air is filled with the quiet murmurs of midlife women,...

Are you... Tired of feeling stuck in negative thought patterns? Exhausted from ruminating on things you can't change? Caught in a cycle of frustration and helplessness? Believing the lie that life will never get better unless someone or something cha...

Dear Friend,Are you...Tired of ruminating on the same negative thoughts daily?Allowing others' words and actions to negatively impact you?Ready to take your life back and experience more blessings?If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, my F...

Dear Friend,The world seems to be getting crazier by the minute. Don't worry, I might be referring to the debate but I'm not going to talk politics with you. Seriously, there is no debate that stressful things seem to be all around and if there isn't...

Dear Friend,I hear it all the time and see it all around me..."WE don't have time to pour into our marriage..." A BIG LIE!In the time it takes you to send a text, click the heart emoji, and hit send, you've just poured into your spouse.It's about the...

Dear Friend,Have you ever wondered about the difference between therapy and coaching? You know you are struggling and you are trying to decide which is a best fit. In the midst of deciding, you do nothing and the stress ruminates through your head, h...