There were times when I was the Initiator. Something in his manner, His look, his words, his nearness Would trigger wantonness In me.   It would rise up from Some secret place deep in my core Like a warm tropical...

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Well, the trip down to Phoenix went smoothly, no snow, no ice and plenty of sunshine. Right after the Christmas program I was all packed and ready to go. I said my good-byes and headed to a much warmer climate.   I arrived at my son Steven’s for...

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A plain envelope Is stuck in the door. I stop short Transfixed by it. I don’t want to know What is written inside. Dread fills my mind And heart.   We fought last night About nothing, About everything. We’re...

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       Kids and War Anxiety- What Can Parents Do?            by: Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life CoachIn the midst of war situations...

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Ouch! That Word Hurt!   By Deedra Hunter, M.S., LMHC             I have never had sticks and stones hurled at me but- words?  A half century ago it was called “teasing” and no one paid...

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5 Things you must do to protect your kids from school violence   By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach   School should be a safe place of learning from teachers instead of a scary place where shootings and...

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I sit here writing this and wondering how we got here so fast. It seems just like yesterday I had a 8lb 6oz healthy, happy baby boy. I had him late in life I was 36 and had a few health issues but all went well with my pregnancy and delivery. The joy...

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  Dealing with Difficult Relationships Building Strength and Setting Boundaries   By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach     Do the closest people to you bring great joy or deep pain? ...

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My daughter is full of surprises!Christmas 2006: Her gift to me was a grandchild. Mind you, it wasn't something I asked for or wanted from my 16-year-old but she gave it to me anyway.Christmas 2007: Her gift to me was an ATTITUDE. She was still upset over...

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  Parenting Launch Sequence Managing the change of letting go of children so they can launch into a successful life as young adults   By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach...

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