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Workbook Chapter 28: The Agony of Love

Broken love is extraordinarily painful, and Becky is agonizing through a very tough period in Chapter 28 of her memoir Beyond the Great Abyss.  That summer Lady Antebellum’s song “I Need You Now” hits the airwaves, and as her voice cracks on … Continue reading

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Workbook Chapter 27: Sex

Sex is great, right?  And the more the better….  That’s the message we get from our culture, but what if it’s not true in your own particular relationship or situation?  For Becky it is time to confront this issue head-on in Chapter 27 of her … Continue reading

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Workbook Chapter 11: A De Facto Coup

In Chapter 11 of Becky’s memoir, Beyond the Great Abyss, Victor has moved into Becky’s house in a desperate and manipulative maneuver, and he won’t move out.  Becky is torn between loving him and understanding his need not to be alone (so similar to … Continue reading

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Workbook Chapter 5: Soul Mates

Searching for your soul mate?  Love is the ultimate quest, one that makes life worth living and feeds your soul, but it is also one of the most difficult things to achieve long-term.   Love must be satisfying and rewarding for both people, and you … Continue reading

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Kindness, Love and Empathy…

… make the world go round.  In just the last week, in two separate places, I have seen the same message, and it’s the same message as in my book; nothing matters more than love, kindness, empathy and compassion.  A Boston Globe article headlined: How … Continue reading

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