Let’s talk about shame. I once heard someone say, “Shame is a powerful motivator.” It is.Shame causes us to hide. An abusive partner will use shame to their advantage, causing their emotionally battered counter part to keep secrets out of fear. Shame causes fear of rejection, fear of unbelief, self doubt, & loss of self …
No Visible Bruises
There is a lot of talk about Domestic Violence. But what about, "Domestic Abuse?" There's a lot of buzz talk about "Narcissistic Abuse" but if only 3% of the population can be labeled, "NPD (narcissistic personality disorder)," where does this leave the women who've been quietly abused by their spouses for years? Who will believe …
“I’ve got you”
Open spousal communication starts with knowing your spouse has your back - the default should be that spouses have each other's best interests at heart and will give each other the benefit of the doubt. If that's not happening in your marriage, it's time for a serious conversation and maybe some help. You should not …
You do you
Make the decision to not let anyone else’s bad behavior dictate your own. You will be stronger for it - and feel better about yourself. Be in control of your own choices, starting with how you react in any circumstance. Ephesians 4:31“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away …
A New Focus
When I first started this site for my brand new Life Coaching business, I wasn’t focused. I was looking at all the ways I could help people and open to all possibilities. Recently, it’s become clear to me that I have a particular heart for helping women who are going through - or have experienced …
K. Stephen Life Coaching: Freedom in Crisis 