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My daughter made her first visit home from college this weekend. It got me thinking about my first semester in college in the early 80’s. …

A phone call that comes at 10:30 pm (or any time after you’re almost asleep) is rarely a good thing. And this was no exception. …

This blog exists as a ministry to women—specifically women who are on the journey out of sexually restricting their marriage beds. This place needs to …

As I’ve written here before, I am called to use this space to encourage wives. Since I started this blog, though, I’ve received many comments …

Our last night at the lake is always bittersweet. My soul always feels settled when I am in nature. It is deeply real yet unreal …

Nearly three years ago, our marriage was in a sad state. My husband was depressed. I was at a point where I felt apathetic many …

My first post on this blog was April 2, which makes today the three-month anniversary of The Forgiven Wife. When I began, I decided I …

              My husband and I have faced some challenges in life. There have been times when I’ve thought the …

I had ideas. For the past ten years, my husband has not been with his family for Father’s Day. Our sons’ Boy Scout troop has …

The changes I’ve made within myself and in my sexual interactions with my husband have been hard and constant work. I made the decision to …

Our marriage has felt “off” this week. We had a wonderful weekend as a family, with a high school graduation and a wonderful dinner together …