Loving an Alcoholic
Support, encouragement, guidance, tips, hope and real stories for people who love an alcoholic .
What is ‘Detachment with love’?
One of the most important lessons I ever learned from Al-Anon, is a concept called ‘Detachment with Love’. (Al-Anon is a support group for people with family or friends who are alcoholics). At its heart, ‘detachment with love’ means allowing someone to learn from...
22 Bible verses about Anxiety
I don't know about you, but I struggle with fear and anxiety on a regular basis. Fear can come in many forms - anxiety, nervousness, uneasiness, worry and even outright terror. When we allow fear to take over our mind and our thoughts, life can feel overwhelming and...
21 Bible verses about fear
I don't know about you, but I struggle with fear and anxiety on a regular basis. Fear can come in many forms - anxiety, nervousness, uneasiness, worry and even outright terror. When we allow fear to take over our mind and our thoughts, life can feel overwhelming and...
What does the future hold
God has a good plan for your life, despite what things may look like right now. I don't know about you, but lately I've been worried about what the future holds. When I was reading The Bible the other day, God showed me that we don't need to worry or be in fear over...
Feeling depressed? Try the ‘Opposite Principle’
Are you struggling with depression? I know how you feel. I’ve lived with depression on and off for 25 years. Something that can be helpful is the 'Opposite Principle'. You take notice of how you feel and then you make a decision to do the opposite. Here are...
My Journey with Post-Natal Depression
When my daughter was almost 2 years old and my son was just 10 weeks old, one Friday night, I couldn’t sleep at all. I tried everything – a warm bath, herbal tea, prayer, everything I could think of – but to no avail – I could not sleep, no matter what I did. Earlier...
How are we treating people during the pandemic
How are you treating those closest to you during the pandemic? In the Bible, in 1 Corinthians 13, it tells us what true love is and how we should treat each other.
Romans 1 – in easy to understand language
Romans 1 My name is Paul and I am writing this letter to the believers who live in Rome. I live my life to serve Jesus and preach about Him to the world. This is called being an ‘apostle’. The message I preach is called the Gospel or the Good News. It is all about...
The life changing power of gratitude
In the challenging times we are living in, it is more important than ever to deliberately look for things to be grateful for; to focus on what we do have, rather than what we don’t have. I’m saying this to remind myself as much as anyone else. I have to admit, I have...
You can have peace despite the most stressful circumstances
I want to say up front that I am not telling this story to put my husband down in any way. Rather, I want to glorify God who restores marriages, even when it looks like it would be impossible. I am married to a great guy, who was an alcoholic for over 30 years. He...
My journey out of a deep depression
In January of this year, my husband and I were in more pain than we’ve been in for many, many years. Our pain was so intense. It was a physical force, attacking our mind and body in continuous blows day and night. I had forgotten how bad depression felt – really bad...
How to stay calm and positive during Coronavirus
We all have a magical superpower – the power of our Mind. By harnessing this superpower, we are able to overcome anything and to change the entire direction of our lives. Over the last 30 years, neuroscientific research is showing that every thought we have causes...
Welcome to Heal Heart and Soul
Welcome to a place where healing and hope intertwine through walking hand in hand with Jesus. Join me on this journey of inspiration and transformation, illuminating a path towards comfort and hope, working to bring healing to the world, one heart at a time.
About the Author
Hi, I'm Wendy. I’m a passionate writer dedicated to encouraging and inspiring those navigating life’s challenging paths. Drawing from my own journey through mental health struggles, the trials of having an alcoholic spouse, and raising a child with special needs, my words aim to bring comfort, foster hope, and illuminate the transformative power of faith in Jesus.