Staying Power and Forgiveness: Keys to Supporting people with Addiction

Severe addiction causes a lot of pain and guilt for friends and family. Staying with a friend without getting too close, and finding Forgiveness without condoning bad choices is a recipe for success. It may not always lead to a happy ending, but it’s a way to manage the conflict with integrity and respect.

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Depleted sex drive is common but doesn't have to be permanent

While motherhood and a busy life can distance us from our sexuality, reclaiming it can be liberating – and a lot of fun. When women remember that our sex life is a gift to ourselves, not to someone else, it can help us find the motivation to stay up a little later, surrender a little sleep, and re-connect with the intimate partners in our lives.

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Do you make a place for PAUSE in your life?

There is a pause before the swing of a golf club or softball bat; the pause of reflection before we try something new; the pause while we find the words we seek; the pause to catch our breath. And it’s the pause that many of us – especially women, though men more increasingly these days -- find so difficult to create space for in our lives.

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