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Personal stories from our home designed to move you and meet you where you are.
Whether you’re someone who's just browsing, a legacy-minded individual wanting to invite more health to your family line, or someone silently searching for more in life and marriage... you belong here.
From Codependency to Interdependence: The Relationship Skill That Changes Everything Jun 06, 2025

Earlier this week, I came home in a bad mood.

Nothing catastrophic had happened — just one of those days where everything felt uphill. Deadlines missed. Problems stacking. Nothing flowing.

Years ago, that kind of day would’ve turned into something much bigger. I would’ve brought the tension inside...

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What Listening to Her Favorite Song Taught Me About Intimacy May 30, 2025

 A few weeks ago, it was raining in Nashville.
Paige and I both love the rain.

I had just wrapped up my early morning workout when I sent her a simple text:

“Good morning babe. It’s a beautiful rainy day.”

Nothing profound. Just a moment. A quiet touchpoint.

She replied almost instantly, tell...

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You’re Not Defective. You’re Just Healing the Wrong Way Apr 19, 2025

If you’ve ever felt like no matter how much work you do —
The books, the podcasts, the journaling, the therapy sessions —
You’re still caught in the same painful relationship patterns…

Let me tell you something important:

It’s not because you’re broken.
It’s not because you’re lazy.
It’s not because

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The Boundary That Changed Our Marriage Dec 15, 2023

A few years ago David and I were experiencing conflict when something he said stopped me dead in my tracks…

And, it completely changed the trajectory of our relationship. 

At the time, I was highly avoidant and would pretend like nothing was ever bothering me. When really, you could see it all ove...

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A Healthy Marriage Partnership Oct 02, 2023

“When you try to fix your marriage, you’re simply reflecting the depth of codependent wounding between you and your spouse."

Why?

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You’ve been duped. You’ve been misled. You’ve been misinformed.

“Two shall become one” is one of many common relationship narratives that has created mo...

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When Success Isn’t Enough: What I Craved Instead Sep 21, 2023

I personally want to say Thank You to everyone who wished me a Happy Birthday yesterday. My day was
spent in deep thought: reflecting and receiving. Basking and breathing. Appreciating and feeling.

For the first time in my life, I woke up craving a slow day of celebration.

In the past, I wanted big...

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6 Words That Changed Everything Between Us Sep 14, 2023

“I feel like I miss you.”

A phrase I said to David one evening last week.

I was making my way to the bedroom for the night – adorned in my robe with freshly brushed teeth and
a washed face – when I stopped and turned to David – who was relaxing on the couch. I expressed those
6 honest words to him: ...

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