by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Stress Management
I am lucky enough to have a great mother-in-law, who, since my mom passed away, has really stepped up and played mom to me. It wasn’t until I had a son of my own, however, that I realized just how important good mother-in-laws are. It’s the only way you keep access...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Love
My parents had been married 36 years when my mom died. They’d never been married to anyone else. My grandparents made it 45 years. I’ve been married for 18 years – but seven of those years were with my first husband and the last eleven have been with my...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Love
Our family has little cards the size of business cards that simply say SHMILY. My hubby and I have one for us and then I have one for each child with a different design on it. SHMILY stands for “See How Much I Love You” and is a quick and simple way to let...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Love
We’ve been talking a lot about relationships this month, but this time, we’re not talking about the relationship you have with your significant other, partner, husband, wife, girlfriend, or whatever – or about the relationship you hope to find with that special...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
We all suffer from moments of self-doubt and insecurity, but when self-esteem is an ongoing issue, it can affect everything in your life – including your ability to obtain, sustain, and maintain healthy relationships. Self-esteem is not a woman’s issue – men...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Resolving Conflict
It’s inevitable: you’re in a relationship with another human being, you fight. You can’t avoid it, and in fact, if you’re in a relationship where everything is “perfect” and you never fight and life is like a fairy...