She sat in my office, this sad mother who was concerned for her daughter. “Surely, this isn’t possible,” she said. “They’ve been married 20 years and the whole family goes to church.” “I’m sorry, but it is possible. Not only possible, but it happens more often than you might think.” The mental images of several …
Maybe it’s because I worked six years for a faith-based women’s center. Or maybe it’s because I have known so many incredible women with amazing giftings. Maybe it’s because we are in the middle of International Women’s Month. For whatever reason, the topic of valuing women is front and center. Growing up in a legalistic …
A memory from my past whispers, “Shame on you,” and suddenly I am four years old again. I have spilled my ice cream on the floor. An accident. A lack of mature motor skills. I know that now, but my four-year-old self only heard the phrase, “Shame on you.” That phrase was often used in …
Mental health experts remind us that a crisis brings out the worst in abusers. In fact, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York recently tweeted, “There has been an uptick in domestic violence incidents. We want you to know — if you are in a dangerous situation, New York will help you find a safe shelter. …