Loving an Alcoholic
Support, encouragement, guidance, tips, hope and real stories for people who love an alcoholic .
5 tips to staying sane when you love an alcoholic
For those of us who love an alcoholic, life can feel so out of control; so chaotic, that we wonder how we will ever make it through with our sanity intact. After loving an alcoholic for over 30 years, I can tell you that you can absolutely do this! You can...
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...
Romans 4 – in easy to understand language
Romans 4 It can be tempting to run around trying to do good works, to try to become right with God, but we cannot work our way into God’s good graces. He already loves us completely. By putting our faith in Jesus, God saves us and gives us the gift of righteousness. ...
Romans 3 – in easy to understand language
Romans 3 So as believers, do we still consider the Jewish people to be special? Of course we do – the Jews were entrusted with the very words of God. God chose them to show his important message to first – the message of salvation that is for the whole world. Anyone...
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....
Romans 2 – in easy to understand language
Romans 2 Please don't judge each other. You are only a human being. Often, when you judge other people, you are actually guilty of doing the same thing you blame them for doing. God is the only true and fair judge. God is kind, patient and tolerant towards us, which...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Feeling depressed? Try the ‘Opposite Principle’
Are you struggling with depression? I know how you feel. I’ve lived with depression on and off for 25 years. Something that can be helpful is the 'Opposite Principle'. You take notice of how you feel and then you make a decision to do the opposite. Here are...
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.