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If I Just Have Enough Faith…
For years, I believed that if I just had enough faith, God would fix everything. So I waited. I prayed. I held on. I bit my tongue when I...
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12 minutes ago2 min read
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"Why Does He Do This?” The Question That Keeps Us Stuck
I used to waste so much energy trying to figure him out. Why does he twist everything I say and make me feel like the bad guy? Does he...
sestringel
1 day ago2 min read
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When Faithful Advice Keeps You Stuck: The Truth About Christian Marriage Myths
Have You Heard This Before? “If you just have faith God will restore your marriage.” “You just need to pray harder.” “God hates divorce.”...
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2 days ago2 min read
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Radical Acceptance: Letting Go of the Fight to Change Others
For years, I believed that if I just tried harder, loved better, prayed more, or found the perfect words, things would finally change....
sestringel
Apr 12 min read
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Triangulation: What It Is And How to Stop It.
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the middle of a conflict you didn’t ask for? Maybe someone said, “Well, Sarah agrees with me that...
sestringel
Mar 23 min read
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries: 4 Questions to Help You Care for Yourself
Setting Boundaries is Self-Care Many of us were taught to put others first. We want to be helpful, kind, and caring. But without healthy...
sestringel
Feb 232 min read
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Understanding Anxiety: How to Calm Your Mind and Take Back Control
Have you ever felt your heart race, your stomach tighten, or your thoughts spin out of control? That’s anxiety. It’s a normal part of...
sestringel
Feb 162 min read
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How to Handle Passive-Aggressive Comments in a Toxic Relationship
Have you ever had someone say something that sounded nice, but deep down, you knew it wasn’t? Maybe you’ve heard things like: “Oh,...
sestringel
Feb 93 min read
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True or False: Avoiding Difficult Conversations Can Lead to Conflict — The Answer Depends on Your Relationship
In an emotionally mature relationship, both partners handle difficult conversations with care and mutual respect.
sestringel
Nov 16, 20243 min read
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Every Step Forward Is Progress: How to Heal from Emotional Abuse, One Day at a Time
Healing from emotional abuse isn’t always easy, but every step counts.
sestringel
Nov 9, 20243 min read
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How to Rewire Your Mindset and Break Free from People-Pleasing and Over-Functioning
Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Constantly fixing, pleasing, and making sure everyone...
sestringel
Nov 2, 20244 min read
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Baby Steps: The Power of Small Wins for Big Change
We often forget the importance of small, manageable actions that eventually lead us to where we want to be.
sestringel
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Understanding Your Relationship: When Potential Is No Longer Enough
Struggling with unmet potential in your relationship? Learn why emotional connection matters and how to decide whether to stay or move on.
sestringel
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Reclaiming Your Strength: Embracing Pushback and Anger on Your Healing Journey
One of the most challenging parts of healing from an emotionally abusive relationship is recognizing that emotions like anger and...
sestringel
Sep 15, 20243 min read
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Navigating Emotions: Discovering the Mood Meter
Do you ever find yourself struggling to identify what you're feeling? It's a common challenge that many of us face, often for a variety...
sestringel
Sep 7, 20243 min read
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Healing Begins with Awareness: The Emotional Abuse Cycle Explained
In recent weeks, I’ve had numerous conversations with clients and family members about a topic that often goes unnoticed: the cycle of...
sestringel
Aug 12, 20243 min read
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Unlocking the Power of Emotions: Our Built-In Guidance System
Were you taught to ignore your emotions? Or maybe you learned that some emotions are "good" and others are "bad," and you should only...
sestringel
Jul 28, 20242 min read
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Book Roundup: To Empower Your Journey
Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been listening to a variety of books on the Libby app using my library card. Some books I've...
sestringel
Jul 7, 20242 min read
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Lessons from Goldilocks: Discovering Your 'Just Right' Boundaries
Most of us know the classic fairy tale, "Goldilocks and the Three Bears". It's a story about a young girl named Goldilocks who ventures...
sestringel
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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When They Don't Get the Hint: Handling Boundary Crossers
When we distill boundaries down to their simplest form, it's this - what is and is not ok for me. A boundary is not about imposing our...
sestringel
May 28, 20242 min read
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