OtherSpeak: How to bless a young widow
Martha Hess, from southern Illinois, shares practical ways to offer support and care if you find yourself living in community with a widow.
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To a young mom
Don’t give up too quickly: on your children, on yourself, or on those “other moms” who don’t get it, or don’t talk about it.
Perspectives, Part 2: The relationships of women
What is wrong with me if she doesn’t like me? What does she say behind my back? Why am I always the instigator?
Perspectives: The relationships of women
Is it possible to hold too high a standard in forming friendships? How do you know if you are?
Thoughts on how to find a mentor
Life is about walking together toward Good. But if it had been up to me to go out and find a mentor, I might still be looking.
Ways to support a family in distress
Unexpected losses, grief, or ongoing pain can set a family reeling. How can extended family and friends offer practical support during times of distress?