Sure. Stay home and stay safe. But do you know that domestic violence is on the rise as couples shelter in place? In fact, since the arrival of COVID-19, family violence has increased around the globe. While we are doing our best to keep ourselves safe from the novel coronavirus, some of us might not …
We all want to get along and experience love, peace and harmony – don’t we? Certainly most of us invest the best of ourselves – our hearts, souls and every bit of effort we can muster to avoid conflict and enjoy the fruits of loving connection. And yet, the conflicts persist. Old arguments we thought …
Maggie saw Jim kick the family dog. His foot firmly connected with Grover’s belly, sending him into a humiliating skid on the kitchen floor. The dog yelped and peed on the floor but he wasn’t injured. Maggie was shaking with anger and a little bit of fear. It was bad enough that Jim had been …
If you experience some of the same old arguments cropping up over and over again with your partner, you certainly are not alone. But as much as misery loves company, wouldn’t it be wonderful to finally be rid of those conflicts? Over the course of your life, you have probably invested more energy trying to …
What kills trust in intimate relationships and steps you can take to restore trust! How many times have you heard the words, “If you love me you will trust me” or “Why don’t you just trust me?” I don’t know how those words feel in your gut but they always fill me with even more distrust than …
Copyright ©2024
Veronica Monet, ACS
The Shame Free Zone
Join the conversation