These wise words were once written by Richard Rohr, and I believe them to be true.
Something happened a few weeks ago at a tennis clinic, and it brought up a lot for me. I shared about it on my
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Codependency
Why All Your Caretaking May Be Getting In the Way of Connecting
I am a caretaker. It is my default. My comfort zone. A place I often hide behind and a role I quickly return to if feelings start to get confusing or weird. If quiet starts to settle in or the pace of
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When Blessings Feel Like Burdens
Have you ever asked yourself why?
Why I am doing all that I am doing? The Bible Study. The PTF meeting. The room mom responsibility. That draining job. The constant updates on social media. The
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Is Good Grief Possible?
Blessed are those who mourn, but why don't we feel blessed?
Recently, I shared on social media a situation I had with someone close to me. They did something they said they wouldn't do, and well,
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I wanted to make sure you saw this!
Hey there, whether you are new here or you have been a long time subscriber, I first want to express my heartfelt gratitude that you are reading these words right now. This will be my 10th year of
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What are others saying?
It has been just over a month since my new book 'Loyal to a Fault' was released, and witnessing your stories, feedback, and reviews coming in has been incredible. If you're a reader and haven't
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What are Rigid Boundaries?
Have you heard of Rigid Boundaries before? This is a style that feels like a wall, serving to keep people out. People with rigid boundaries avoid intimacy or closeness. They are very closed off and
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5 Days until Loyal to a Fault
In just 5 days the book my heart has been at work on over the past two years is going to be released. It's hard to believe that the time has already come, yet it feels like a lifetime of work has
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Is complaining hurting you?
That probably sounds like a silly question, especially if you are saying "Courtney, I am not really a big complainer". Today, I am not actually talking about your habits, I am talking about the habits
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Loyal to a Fault: How To Establish New Patterns When Loving Others Has Left You Hurting
Hi friends, maybe some of you…
I get it. I was once there, too. I had many nights where I lost sleep, tossing and turning with anxious thoughts and worries. I had seasons of suffering with
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