Marriage is one of the most beautiful unions two people can share. It is built on love, companionship, shared dreams, and mutual support. But in recent years, I have seen more and more couples struggling not because they lack love, but because they are unknowingly carrying emotional wounds from their past into their present relationships. […]
When Wounds Walk Down the Aisle: How Unhealed Trauma Affects Marriage Read More »
This morning, as part of my daily routine, I sat down with my Bible and began reading. I found myself in the book of Ruth—a story I’ve read many times before, but this time something new awakened in me. I hadn’t planned to read all four chapters, but I did. And I’m grateful that I
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Life is always in motion. Like a wheel that never stops turning, it carries us through moments of joy, seasons of uncertainty, unexpected losses, and new beginnings. Some days feel like a beautiful sunrise — full of hope and clarity. Other days bring storms we didn’t see coming. This isn’t a sign that something is
We Were Never Meant to Fake It Somewhere along the journey, we picked up a painful lie: That there’s shame in starting over. That taking responsibility for our part in the story makes us weak. That if we just “fake it till we make it,” we’ll eventually be okay. So we learned to wear masks.
By Lydiah Karimi. Marriage and Family Therapist. Today, my heart goes out to couples who find themselves sitting in silence, confusion, or conflict—wondering how something that once felt so right now feels so broken. You likely entered your relationship full of excitement and hope. You dreamed of finishing each other’s sentences, planning surprise dates to
When Love Hurts: A Message of Hope for Couples in Crisis Read More »
From Survival to Purpose: How Motherhood Led Me Back to Myself One of the most beautiful, life-altering gifts God has given me is the gift of motherhood. I am a mother of four—two girls and two boys. And while I knew motherhood would be a journey of love, sacrifice, and responsibility, I didn’t anticipate just
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A social support system is a network of individuals—friends, family, and peers—that we can rely on for emotional and practical assistance during both good and challenging times. These people offer various forms of help, such as advice, guidance, encouragement, and tangible support, especially during periods of uncertainty. Their presence can bring comfort, enhance your sense
Resilience: How to Bounce Back From Life’s Setbacks Read More »
Life often presents us with heavy and unforeseen challenges, ones that hit us before we even have time to process. Just when we feel we are grappling with the unexpected, urgent decisions and solutions demand our attention. We’ve all experienced loss—whether it’s of loved ones, jobs, finances, relationships, peace, or security—and it often leaves us
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At times, the easiest approach when things aren’t going well in a relationship is to resort to blame. This could happen in romantic relationships, with family, friends, colleagues at work, or even within a community or student group. Blaming becomes a defense mechanism where we avoid taking responsibility and find temporary relief in pointing out
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“We continue to lose marriages due to unhealthy boundaries, and it breaks my heart deeply. 😞 The impact of a broken marriage ripples through the individuals involved, their children, the church, and society at large. Many couples date, yet fail to appreciate vital aspects of marriage, both in the present and in the future. Avoiding
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