Jan 5, 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...
Dec 22, 2025
“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...
Dec 15, 2025
“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...
Dec 8, 2025
“Your partner’s experiences are important because they say they are—not when you decide they are.” ~LMB Disagreements in relationships are normal, healthy, and to be expected. However, disagreeing is different than being told your opinions, experiences,...
Dec 1, 2025
“Focusing on the stress of the holiday season blinds you to the gifts. Don’t be blinded.” ~LMB Holidays can be a tremendous trigger for stress. You’re worried about getting everything done, having family members get along, cooking a great meal, etc....
Nov 17, 2025
“When your partner complains about a pattern of behavior you do, listen, the first time.” ~LMB The key way out of a struggling relationship is finding the courage to change in the area your partner has been asking you to change for years. Too many people...
