My journey to recovery began with forgiving my dad. After he passed away in April 2020, I knew there was still bitterness and resentment in my heart toward him and I wanted to be free from it. The forgiveness process was painfully beautiful, and it showed me how safe...
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How Saint Joseph Is Healing My Father Wound
Jul 28, 2021 | Family, Help from the Saints, Loved One of an Addict, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
When I was a little girl The Waltons and Little House on the Prairie were popular on television. The kind and loving father figures on these shows made my heart ache for the kind of love I saw acted out on screen. My best friend’s father affectionately called my...
How Mary Brought Me Back to the Catholic Church
Jun 2, 2021 | Family, Help from the Saints, Loved One of an Addict, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, The Blessed Mother | 0 Comments
The phone rang. I was 23 years old and hadn’t heard from my friend Sara in five years. We grew up together. “What have you been up to?” Sara asked. “Well, I’ve had a life-changing experience and I’ve become a born-again Christian!” I exclaimed, waiting for the usual...
Is Your Loved One Struggling with Addiction?
Mar 24, 2021 | Addiction, Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Codependence, Family, Loved One of an Addict | 0 Comments
Is your heart breaking and do you feel helpless from watching a family member or someone you love struggle with active addiction? Are you struggling to cope with the negative consequences that their addiction had brought into your life and theirs? If so, you are not...