Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 7

Setting boundaries often swims near loss. Boundaries may require you to surrender unmet hopes in service of the ownership of your peace. But letting go, is grief; the land where pain resides in the voids. There is grief in knowing that they will not be capable... In realizing your need must be met in another … Continue reading Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 7 →

Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 6

Boundaries lay a perimeter wherein you are motivated to love people well. Overextended people have difficulty loving well. Probably because they are tired. When you take care of yourself, it opens you up to love well, within your human limits. - Journal prompts: How do you love the people in your life when you have … Continue reading Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 6 →

Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 5

Boundaries have the capability to prevent harm from occurring. Harm emotionally, mentally, physically, sexually, relationally. - Journal prompt 5: Where in your life do you hope to prevent harm? - Day 6 Blog Index

Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 1

In the next 10 days I will take 10 principles of boundaries and provide a journal prompt for reflection. It can be difficult to know where to start with boundaries. I suggest looking inward at where the energy is. Which direction does your emotional energy go? Work? Relationships? Your kids? Your home? Let’s give space … Continue reading Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 1 →

Now Available: E-book On Boundaries & Alcohol

Now Available on Amazon Exhaustion in a relationship is a common theme when someone is struggling with an alcohol use disorder. In this book I will provide principles that can equip you to know how and when to set boundaries utilizing your values and needs while accounting for the capabilities of someone struggling with alcohol. … Continue reading Now Available: E-book On Boundaries & Alcohol →

6 Things You Can Do Now When Someone You Love is Struggling with Alcohol

It may come as a surprise the steps don't include, "help person get into a treatment program" or "help person drink less". I imagine these are options you have already tried. I believe it to be more helpful to work through areas within your control.