Loving an Alcoholic

Support, encouragement, guidance, tips, hope and real stories for people who love an alcoholic .

The Desires of your Heart

The Desires of your Heart

‘Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.’ (Psalm 37:4 The Bible) This has been one of the hardest years I’ve ever had and yet, as the year draws to a close, I realise that God has indeed given me the ‘desires of my heart’. It always...

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Romans 5 – a paraphrase

Romans 5 – a paraphrase

It is because of Jesus that we are now God's friends. The Bible says in Romans 5:8 that "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us". This means we can come to God just as we are.   It doesn't matter what bad things we have done in the past.  He loves us anyway....

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How to problem solve with God

How to problem solve with God

It’s been a tumultuous 24 hours and this morning my husband has resigned from his job - the second job he has resigned from in as many weeks. When I woke up this morning, I found myself full heart full of anxiety.  I started reading the promises of God because I know...

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What is ‘Detachment with love’?

What is ‘Detachment with love’?

One of the most important lessons I ever learned from Al-Anon, is a concept called ‘Detachment with Love’.  (Al-Anon is a support group for people with family or friends who are alcoholics).  At its heart, ‘detachment with love’ means allowing someone to learn from...

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22 Bible verses about Anxiety

22 Bible verses about Anxiety

I don't know about you, but I struggle with fear and anxiety on a regular basis. Fear can come in many forms - anxiety, nervousness, uneasiness, worry and even outright terror. When we allow fear to take over our mind and our thoughts, life can feel overwhelming and...

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21 Bible verses about fear

21 Bible verses about fear

I don't know about you, but I struggle with fear and anxiety on a regular basis. Fear can come in many forms - anxiety, nervousness, uneasiness, worry and even outright terror. When we allow fear to take over our mind and our thoughts, life can feel overwhelming and...

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What does the future hold

What does the future hold

God has a good plan for your life, despite what things may look like right now. I don't know about you, but lately I've been worried about what the future holds. When I was reading The Bible the other day, God showed me that we don't need to worry or be in fear over...

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Welcome to Heal Heart and Soul

Welcome to a place where healing and hope intertwine through walking hand in hand with Jesus. Join me on this journey of inspiration and transformation, illuminating a path towards comfort and hope, working to bring healing to the world, one heart at a time.

About the Author

Hi, I'm Wendy. I’m a passionate writer dedicated to encouraging and inspiring those navigating life’s challenging paths. Drawing from my own journey through mental health struggles, the trials of having an alcoholic spouse, and raising a child with special needs, my words aim to bring comfort, foster hope, and illuminate the transformative power of faith in Jesus.