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The Demands of Others

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCLife Processboundaries

Some people will ask (aka demand) that you jump through certain hoops to prove that you are sincere, loyal, or committed to them. These requests come from very insecure or threatened people, and are done so to control and manipulate you. The problem is that early on in the relationship the Read More

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Some Thoughts on Evil

May 30, 2022June 13, 2022 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCLife Processevil

Evil is not in itself a thing or an entity. It’s the absence of an entity. Kind of like there is no such thing as cold — cold is the absence of heat. Evil is the absence of good. It will consume the good in those that let it.  Evil Read More

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Invitations or Implications: A Peek Inside a Marriage Counseling Session

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCCommunication, Couplescommunication, marriage, metaphor

Stories can be invitations or implications, how will you receive them?

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The ABC’s of Relationships

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCCommunication

AlwaysBe Curious Always. I’m here. I’m not going anywhere. I promise. I pledge. For however long we are both here in time, the hope, plan, dream, and goal is with you, always.  Be. I’m me. I’m not you. I’m not trying to get you to be me. I’m not trying to be someone Read More

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