by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 13, 2014 | Abuse, Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Grief, Life Experiences
Trauma: An event or situation that causes great distress and disruption.[1] My father remarried one year after my mother died. Before the wedding, my soon-to-be stepmother said all she wanted was to have a family. Between her wedding and honeymoon she changed her... by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 8, 2013 | Battles, Broken Relationships, Life Experiences, Life skills
My heart pounded as I tried to figure out where my GPS was taking me. An hour into a three-hour trip and I was lost. I hated to be late for my appointment. I’d been buzzing along at 70 mph when my GPS detoured me through a small town with slow two-lane traffic. As... by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 10, 2013 | Broken Relationships, Healing, Hope, Life Experiences, Life skills, Relationships
My stomach tightened. Within an hour two unconnected people had crinkled their noses and doubted my practices in two different areas. Their thoughts didn’t cause me to doubt my views, but their implied disapproval still felt bad. I wondered why. The story of Abraham... by Debbie W. Wilson | May 13, 2013 | Battles, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom, Life Experiences, Life skills
“Do you think there are wounds that don’t heal in this life?” The women seated in the circle nodded at their friend’s question and looked to me. I had spoken on forgiveness, and the group wanted to discuss it. “Yes,” I said.... by Debbie W. Wilson | May 6, 2013 | Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, Hope, Life Experiences, Life skills, Relationships
“How can we mend our relationship if you won’t trust me?” “How can I trust you when you continue to lie?” Have you ever had such a conversation? The spouse reconciling with an erring mate, wants to trust, but is it sane to? Mistrust smears gray and black smudges over... by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 29, 2013 | Battles, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom, Life Experiences, Life skills, Relationships
While traveling surrounded by the beauty of the Swiss Alps, my companion began to praise someone—my villain. Thousands of miles away from home, and the specter of my pain had found me. We hear forgiveness brings freedom and hope the memory of our pain will never...
