by Christine Hammond on April 4, 2020
Ralph was puzzled. While he struggled with social connection his whole life, he was making a conscious effort to be different now that the whole family was in lock-down due to Coronavirus. Yet, the harder he tried to connect with his family, the worse things got. The more he tried to “be real” by openly… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on January 17, 2020
Every wonder what causes an immediate attraction and that eventually turns dangerous? How is it that two people who seemed to have such a strong initial connection, now seem to be doing more harm than good to each other? Sam finally discovered that she kept dating the same type of abusive person over and over…. (more…)
by Christine Hammond on February 13, 2017
Cupid arrows, chocolate covered cherries, cute stuffed animals, huge balloons, and red flowers have blossomed all over the stores. There is hardly a store (including gas stations) that has not been inundated with Valentine’s Day paraphernalia. But this does not represent true love. This is romantic fantasy love which is highly elusive. Unfortunately many people… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on August 24, 2012
One of the most frequently asked questions by couples preparing to get married is, “How much of my sexual past do I need to reveal to my partner?” While this can be a difficult question to answer, there are some basic guidelines to follow. Don’t lie. Starting off your marriage with a lie is not… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on August 23, 2012
It was sometime during my 7th month of pregnancy with our third child that my husband found out he would be gone six weeks prior to our child’s expected birth and for six weeks following our child’s birth for a job. Having the foresight of two prior pregnancies and knowing that my mother could not stay for… (more…)