The Secret Bridge to the Hearts of Our Children
I remember many years ago, our family was walking around the riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Our kids were young then with my second oldest son, Cameron, around 4 or 5 years old. We were all together but there was a dense press of people all around us. Suddenly, I realized Cameron was not with […]
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie: Why You Should Learn to Look Yourself in the Eye
We look in mirrors every day. To fix our hair. Check our teeth. Make sure there’s not something weird going on with our outfit. But mirrors aren’t just for appearances; they reflect back more than a face. They’re a tool—one we don’t always want to use, but probably should. Mirrors show us what others see […]
A local community member’s powerful recovery journey
Paul Wayman first came across Captain Your Story while he was in prison. The Flyer that outlined a curriculum geared toward taking ownership of your past to create a positive future, piqued his interest. He decided to sign up and check it out, even though he was initially doubtful. It all seemed too good to […]
The Thief of Joy: Why Comparison Robs Us of Happiness
There’s a quiet little habit many of us carry without even realizing it. It sneaks into conversations, scrolls through social media with us, and whispers in our minds when we see someone else’s success. What I’m talking about is comparison, and as Theodore Roosevelt famously said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It’s a simple […]
Fixing a Friendship: An Updated Version
Editor’s note: Trudy Peck is a longtime columnist who, in recent times, has been revisiting her old advice columns with an updated version of what she would say now. Then: Jun 30, 2012 My daughter’s friend suddenly decided that they were no longer friends and has avoided my daughter ever since. My sad girl, let’s […]