Keep on Walking
As you travel your journey to work on sex, after every step, look at what you can do next. If it seems too much, break it down into smaller stages. Even a baby step is a step—as long as you take it.
Encouragement for the Journey
Learning to Ask: The Transformation Is Not Complete
My husband considers himself sexually blessed these days. He gets to have sex as often as he likes. Every act, position, and “prop” he’s …
In Real Life
Over the past few days, I’ve been blessed and honored by messages from people who have stopped by this blog. They have opened their hearts, …
Prodigal Wives
The irony does not escape me. Some would call my changed behavior an awakening, as though I’d been asleep before. I wasn’t asleep. I …
Seasons
It is a Friday afternoon, and I am listening to the winds howl outside while the snow pellets hit my window. When I walked in …
An Outward and Visible Sign
During the time in my life when my friends and I were getting married, our preparations included thinking about foundation garments—underclothing that helps shape …
Beyond Redemption
I wanted to write about change, so as any good researcher would do, I did an internet search for thoughtful quotations about change and …
Measuring Growth
If you are trying to make some changes in yourself and your marriage, don’t let yourself be discouraged because you can’t see change from day to day. Growth should be measured in the long view.
5 Things I’ve Learned
When I began my journey of sexual transformation, it didn’t even occur to me that I was beginning a journey. I just figured it …
Once Upon a Time
Although we went to church and my parents were basically good people with solid values, they somehow never got around to encouraging me to think …
The Arms of God
Years ago, I was on pregnancy bedrest for what seemed like an eternity. The women at my church wanted to provide my family with meals …
We Still Stumble
My on-going journey to better wifehood is definitely more of an overgrown trail through the woods than a nice paved path along the beach. I’ve …
Choose Joy
Yes, this blog is mostly about sex. Why? I’ve moved! While you can peruse the archives here, I am no longer posting at The Forgiven …
I’m Sexy and I Know It?
A couple months ago, I wrote this in an online forum. I really liked it, and it’s one of those things that keeps coming …
I Don’t Do “Wrong.” Right?
One of the hardest things about my marriage recovery has been facing the fact that I was so wrong. I am always right! I don’t …