Dear Hopeless

hopeless

Let’s Start With Hopeless Isn’t Helpless I’ve been hopeless many times around many things, so I’m qualified for this one. Someone wrote to us from our newsletter and asked for some advice. They feel hopeless about a painful and tragic family situation and wanted some thoughts on how to feel better. Let’s start with it’s […]

The Caregiving Daughter: From Duty to Burnout

Caregiving Daughter

The Silent Burnout of The Caregiving Daughter: When Caretaking Becomes a Life Sentence Are you a caregiving daughter? If you are one, you know it. I am one and at times it’s dominated and become toxic for me. That’s why I encourage other women who find themselves in this role to make sure they are […]

Forgiveness Readiness Assessment

Forgiveness Readiness Assessment

Forgiveness Readiness Assessment Take our Forgiveness Readiness Assessment to see if you are really ready to forgive, or if you need more healing first. Forgiveness is often pushed as the first step, but real forgiveness requires time, self-awareness, and healing. This short assessment will help you reflect on where you are in the process. Answer […]

Boundary-Setting Scripts For Family Members

Boundary-Setting Scripts

Quick Boundary-Setting Scripts Boundary-Setting Scripts are a tool that will work with any family member or relationship! We know all too well how hard it can be to keep your boundaries with the people you love. Maybe you feel guilty, maybe they beg, maybe you’re worried they won’t be OK. It’s not easy to know […]

Tips To Live With A Perfectionist

Perfectionist

How I Know That I’m Living With A Perfectionist I live with a perfectionist, which is surprising because I’m not a perfectionist. Or maybe it’s not because my home of origin was highly ordered. Despite the “kookiness,” of my parents, our home was spotless, meals were always served and on time, good grades were important, […]