Category: Family
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Newsletter Update April 26,2021
Feedback from a MARRIED COUPLE who are receiving weekly counseling with the Self-esteem Dr. Jewel Diamond Taylor: I’m realizing the dysfunctional relationship I have had for so many years of rejections and criticism from mother has effected my marriage. You have helped me to understand why I am so hard on myself and constantly trying…
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6 TYPES OF BOUNDARIES to KEEP YOUR PEACE OF MIND AND MONEY
Watch out for the “boundary bullies”. At first, you may feel selfish, embarrassed, stress, or mean when you start to have boundaries. It will take time and determination. Protect your self-esteem, time, body, energy, goals, money, and peace of mind. One day you will thank yourself for finding your voice and value. 1. EMOTIONAL BOUNDARIES…
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Break free from dysfunctional generational patterns
What is the story you have been telling yourself? When you are consumed with fear, grief, disappointment, rejection, shame, worry or anger it is difficult to “see” the bigger picture. It is difficult to hear from God. To survive…you may detach, shut down, go into denial, strive for perfectionism and live in hyperdrive to achieve,…
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12 Steps to Guard Your Heart (Proverbs 4:23)
Pray for discernment to know when someone is fake and abusing you. A person’s words and actions should line up. The adversary/trickster can use many fiery arrows, disguises, words, and emotional traps to get you in a web of doubting yourself, abuse, lies and stress. Love should not hurt. Stay prayed up and surround yourself…
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Divorce Survival Tips
Divorce can be a very messy, costly and stressful time. I just wanted to share some helpful strategies for those in this dilemma from experienced civil and family attorney Areva Martin who offers her tips for how to protect yourself if you’re getting a divorce. Know your rights when it comes to spousal support, child…
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7 Suggestions for Parenting Adult Children
Being the parent of adult children is sometimes more difficult than when the children are still at home. I can’t tell you how many strained relationships, bitterness, hurt and even anger I’ve witnessed over the years with adult children. I know some young adults who, though they still speak, avoid their parents influence because of…