What Keeping the Peace Is Costing You

What Keeping the Peace Is Costing You

“Waiting for someone to “see the light” and change their behavior keeps everyone stuck.” ~LMB The number of families cowering, ducking, and silencing to a reactive adult is more than most people can imagine. Many families are tip-toing around the men in...
How to Know If Your Spouse Is Really Changing

How to Know If Your Spouse Is Really Changing

“Always pay attention to actions, not words. If you’re still wondering if they’ve changed, they probably haven’t.” ~LMB In a world where fake stories, recordings, and information is rampant, it can be easy to get sucked in. Just as we can be fooled by...
The Courage to Stand: Confronting Harm in 2026

The Courage to Stand: Confronting Harm in 2026

“Standing up to harmful behavior is as necessary in your home as it is on the job and in the world.” ~LMB Last week’s post talked about Standing Where Others Cower. This week’s post shares how to do this. The daily toxic messaging spewing from...
Stand Where Others Cower: Your New Year Challenge

Stand Where Others Cower: Your New Year Challenge

“This year, find the courage to be a powerful example of the best of humanity.” ~LMB May your New Year be filled with courage, compassion, kindness, and integrity that creates powerful change.  Extend compassion and kindness to yourself and others. Embrace...
Bringing Compassion to This Holiday Season

Bringing Compassion to This Holiday Season

“Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with love, belonging, and heart-warming kindness.” ~LMB While many families are busy getting excited about the holidays, many others are grieving tremendous losses. In recent weeks alone, from the...
Is This Pattern Making Your Problems Worse?

Is This Pattern Making Your Problems Worse?

“Explaining why you did something doesn’t erase the impact, repair the hurt, or change the outcome.” ~LMB Have you fallen into the habit of explaining your actions rather than repairing the hurt those actions caused? Do any of these responses sound...