by Kris Reece | Sep 30, 2019 | Relationship, Spiritual Growth
Difficult people are all around us. Whether it’s an abrasive coworker, narcissistic boss, or toxic mother, all you need do is throw a stone and you will likely encounter someone difficult. These types of people remind me of porcupines. For some of these individuals,... 
by Kris Reece | Dec 17, 2018 | Christian Counseling, Christian Life Coach, Christian Women's Speaker, Relationship
How to Keep Family Members From Stealing Your Joy. You’re not responsible for someone else’s behavior. That was an eye opening revelation for me 20 years ago. In the past I would think that I could control someone else feelings and behaviors (yes, very codependent of... 
by Kris Reece | Jun 18, 2018 | Christian Counseling, Christian Women's Speaker, Relationship
Have you ever been let down by someone? I mean royally hurt by the very person you thought was your ride or die. No one gets through life without being let down. Sometimes we’re unintentionally hurt by the mistakes of those who love. Other times we’re betrayed by the... 
by Kris Reece | Apr 27, 2018 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
As a counselor and coach, I’ve see women negatively affected by toxic mothers in my practice more than any other hurdle they encounter in life. And nearly every time, I witness these women expecting their bad mothers to miraculously change into caring, nurturing,... by Kris Reece | Mar 27, 2018 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
In a previous post, I talked about 5 signs of your mother is toxic. While every story I hear about a toxic mother is different, there is one thing they all have in common—the traits they leave behind. Please understand, that the term “toxic mother” isn’t necessarily... by Kris Reece | Feb 16, 2018 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
Let’s face it, the mother-daughter relationship is complicated. Most women’s relationships with their moms aren’t picture-perfect. But don’t use that simple fact as an excuse to tolerate a relationship with a toxic mother that is hurting you. When the very...