LIFESHINE BLOG

Unlike substance addictions (such as alcohol, cocaine or tobacco), love addiction is known as a process addiction. Process addictions...

The homepage of my website states, “Life is full of unexpected twists and turns.” Let’s first off say that nobody wishes the difficulty...

I get asked this a lot, and I usually pose the question back, "Why do you feel the need to do so?" I’ve heard many reasons why parents...

As a dog owner, I never stop appreciating the welcome I receive when I walk through the door. Dogs are pack animals, and after some...

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference."...

Anxiety is a state of being in which we struggle with feelings of nervousness, worry, or uneasiness. It differs from fear which is an...

Boundaries are one of the most important aspects of healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. Simply put, boundaries define what is...

Life is a series of frequent changes. Some changes are welcomed; others range from inconvenient to catastrophic. Transitions are times of...

“Why can’t I stop?” This is a question that gets asked often by someone struggling with the disease of addiction. They want to stop....

In a prior blog post, I wrote about addiction as a family disease, and how important it is for family members to reach out and look after...