Author Archives: drbrooks
What Ever Happened to Martial Communication?
As I sat across my desk looking into the eyes of a new client, she was having a difficult time using the word divorce in a sentence. Finally, I asked her why she wanted a divorce. She became silent and … Continue reading
When Someone Encourages You to Get a Divorce
When is the last time you heard someone say to you or a friend, “If I were you I would get a divorce”? I hear it all the time in my office. I had a young man in my office … Continue reading
How To Stop A Gossip In Their Tracks (2)
Mildred, the church gossip stayed busy sticking her nose into other people’s business. Several members did not approve of her extracurricular activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence. She made a mistake one day when she accused … Continue reading
How To Stop A Gossip In Their Tracks (1)
“Did you hear about Emily’s affair? She was seen at a restaurant having dinner with a man that was not her husband. I mean the nerve of that woman! Her husband is ill and she is fooling around with another … Continue reading
Don’t Get Caught Unprepared In The Headlights Of Life
As I was driving from south central Wisconsin to Arvada, Colorado, I had hoped the 20 hour drive would be a relaxing and a break from the business I had been dealing with. After 16 hours of driving, I was … Continue reading
Who Are The Judas’s In Your Life?
Betrayal is one of the worst feelings you will ever experience in your lifetime. We all have had it happen to us in one way or another. The feelings of hurt and pain can last a lifetime. I was watching … Continue reading
Refuse To Be A Victim (Part 2)
Refuse To Be A Victim Remember Teddy Roosevelt, Jackie Robinson and Helen Keller? Are you familiar with their life stories? All these folks overcame huge obstacles in their lives. Teddy Roosevelt had severe health issues. Jackie Robinson had racism to … Continue reading
Refuse To Be A Victim
Growing up in an alcoholic home was challenging to say the least. The verbal and physical abuse that my sister and I endured will be forever be etched in my mind. This is a story of how two siblings learned … Continue reading
What Is My Purpose In Life?
Are you struggling today trying to figure out what your purpose in life is? Unfortunately, many people are thinking about this very thing while they are getting up in the morning or on their way to work. High School and … Continue reading