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Family

Why Bother Accepting Shortcomings?

Why Bother Accepting Shortcomings? If there is one thing all human beings have in common it is that none of us are perfect. There is not one of us who does not fall short of someone else’s expectations, standards or hopes. Consequently, we’ve all experienced at least one or more disappointing relationships. Mine was my…
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Family

Why Bother Remembering the Good?

Why Bother Remembering the Good? Though my dad was an alcoholic, I did not become aware of this fault in him until I was eight or nine years old. Up until then, I was kept innocent from the effects alcohol had on him and our family. Up until then, I only knew how much he…
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Health

Why Bother Investigating our Past?

Why Bother Investigating Our Past? In early November of this year, my book, A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness, will be released. Like delivering my first child, I am nervous and excited at the same time.  With the book release, I have opportunities to give interviews, something I’ve never done before. But as of last Friday,…
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Health

Why Bother Investigating Our Past?

Why Bother Investigating Our Past? In early November of this year, my book, A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness, will be released. Like delivering my first child, I am nervous and excited at the same time.  With the book release, I have opportunities to give interviews, something I’ve never done before. But as of last Friday,…
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