It All Begins With How I See Me

A couple of years ago, I was speaking to a group at my church on the topic of understanding and managing emotions. I taught for an hour, then opened it up for questions. My foundation was jolted when one dear woman very sweetly asked me if I was grounded in my...

Let it Go

They were little girls, sisters actually, just 13 months apart in age. The older child loved to take care of the younger, but the younger girl didn’t appreciate that very much. She was the youngest of seven children, and she had enough people bossing her around; she...

Freedom From Abuse

This is the seventh story in our “Freedom From…” Series, an 8-week series featuring women who have faced adversity and found freedom in the process. The following is the true story of Gwyneth Nelson (a pseudonym), as told to the Bridging the Gap team. All names have...

Freedom From Guilt and Shame

This is the fifth story in our “Freedom From…” Series, an 8-week series featuring women who have faced adversity and found freedom in the process. As a financial planner, I meet with clients and discuss one of the most personal topics there is… money. We don’t just...