Join me for our next WifeBoat Online Support Group May 18th-August 10th Hear more about WifeBoat on Renee's interview on Midday Connection with Anita Lustrea and Melinda Schmidt on Moody Radio I've had many women ask me how they could possibly cope after finding out the devastating news that their husband had been using pornography, having an affair or feeling homosexual attractions. These grieving wives have often felt there was no place to turn to talk safely and openly about what they were dealing with. Family, friends, and career Continue Reading
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February 2, 2010 By
Tiger Woods: Life In Rehab
I came across this interview on ESPN's SportsCenter with writer Benoit Denizet-Lewis regarding Tiger Wood's rehab stay--what it's like in rehab for sexual addiction? A brief disclaimer: this interview speculates that Tiger Woods is in a particular clinic, and this should not be considered an endorsement of any kind. And I do want us to respect Tiger's privacy. For those of you who may unfamiliar with the process, I did think it was informative and sheds light on the process of "getting real" with it that an addict with a life dominating Continue Reading
January 28, 2010 By
Gayle Haggard Discusses Book on Oprah
Three years ago, Gayle Haggard learned of her husband Ted’s secret liaisons and drug use. This week she explained why she stayed with him during an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show. Her book, Why I Stayed: The Choices I Made in My Darkest Hour was released this week. Gayle received a warmer welcome from Oprah than she did the last time she and Ted appeared in January of 2009. At that time, the documentary The Trials of Ted Haggard was debuting on HBO, and with the scandal still fresh, Oprah approached the interview with visible Continue Reading
January 20, 2010 By
SHEmergency: He’s having an affair.
You just found out your husband’s having an affair. What now?” 1. Make sure he knows that you know, and that you’re requiring him to take immediate action to terminate the relationship with the other party, and to work with you on repairing the damage that’s been done to your marriage. Don’t accept a simple, “Sorry, it won’t happen again.” Instead, let him know the situation warrants action in addition to apology. 2. Immediately set an appointment with your pastor, or a Christian counselor, or a trusted mentor. As a couple, sit down with this Continue Reading
January 7, 2010 By
WifeBoat Launches New Groups Jan 19th & 21
I am very excited to announce a new series of WifeBoat Online Support Groups starting this month on January 19th and 21st. The groups are designed in response to many women who are struggling in marriages impacted by their husband’s sexual sin and who feel the need for ongoing support. This series will include an extension group for those women who have completed the first 12 week group and it will run Thursday evenings 5:00-7:00pm PST. “Last year’s groups proved to be a real place of healing for women who, by and large, have had no Continue Reading
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