by holdingRcN | Jan 12, 2018 | alcoholism, difficult relationships, letting go, Marriage, recovery
In my previous article about surviving your spouse’s alcoholism, I compared the struggle with alcoholism to an intense battle. It certainly is a battle on multiple levels: spiritual, physical, emotional. At first, I didn’t have a clue how to...
by holdingRcN | Oct 6, 2017 | addiction, Al-Anon, alcohol, alcoholism, compassion, courage, difficult relationships, encouragement, hope, letting go, love, loving others, Marriage, perseverance, recovery, substance abuse, surrender
Cunning…baffling… powerful… Alcoholics Anonymous uses those words to describe alcoholism. It’s true. I’ve never felt more confused and powerless than when dealing with my husband Randy’s alcoholism. It’s an intense battle—one most of us are...
by holdingRcN | Aug 12, 2017 | faith, God's faithfulness, God's love, hope, life, love, loving others, Marriage
If you could wave a magic wand and make your marriage more of what you want it to be, what would you see? How would you and your spouse be interacting, communicating and relating? Our focus is so often on what is not working, we fail to consider what is working and...
by holdingRcN | Feb 19, 2017 | Growing in Faith, Marriage
As Valentine’s Day arrived this year I received a very sweet card from my farmer. He is usually the funny card kind guy so the card he chose for me this year really touched me. I am so thankful for him in my life. Moving beyond divorce and the disappointment, shame...
by holdingRcN | May 13, 2016 | Growing in Faith, Marriage
My entire life like most little girls I have always wanted to be a mommy. I never imagined I would be a mom of 2 precious children I never got to hold, cuddle, kiss or even have to discipline. After my first marriage ended I was still hopeful I would remarry and have...
by holdingRcN | May 6, 2016 | Growing in Faith, Marriage
As a young woman who wanted to love the Lord our God with all my heart, mind, soul and strength I struggled with the concept of submitting to my husband. Not because I rebelled against submission as some do but rather I struggled with checking my mind, convictions...
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