Articles by: Laura Petherbridge
Someone I love is Divorcing – What Should I Do?
My mother said if I had been a better housekeeper my husband wouldn’t have left me for another…
Why Can’t I Say No?
“I thought that ignoring my husband’s pornography problem was the right thing to do,” the distraught wife told…
I’m Dating – Again!
“If I had a gun right now I’d shoot you, and my ex-husband.” No words were verbalized but…
When Stepkids Become Adults
“I’ve decided to begin some new techniques with my adult step-kids,” Stepmom Nancy shared with me. “I sent…
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
When I was in my 20’s, I could hardly pass by a mirror without looking into it, and…
What Forgiveness is Not
Angela knew she needed to forgive Leslie but she didn’t know how. After all, Leslie had betrayed their…
A Better Hug
My friend Judy’s hugs have changed. No longer the brief squeeze we typically exchange, she now holds on…
With This Ring
“Your engagement ring is beautiful,” the manicurist said. Thank you,” I replied, attempting to still the butterflies that…
My Marriage Died But I Can’t Find the Funeral
I hadn’t expected Saturday, April 7th, 1984, to be an extraordinary day. I was getting all “gussied up”…
Reaching the Lost Through Divorce Recovery
Did you know that there is a mission field in your own backyard? It’s true. You don’t need…
I Can’t Get No Satisfaction
In 1971 rocker Mick Jagger bellowed the familiar lyrics, “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction.” You’ve got to give…
Can This Marriage Be Saved
During a press conference related to his extramarital affair, Governor Sanford stated the desire to reconcile his marriage.…
Death in a Step-Family
I was in Tyler, Texas getting ready to stand before one thousand women when I got the call…
Touching Divorced People
Did you know that there is a mission field in your own backyard? It’s true. You don’t need…
Helping Others During Job Loss
Ruth could identify with the situation, years earlier her husband had experienced unemployment. She handed me a bag…