by Sandra Stanford | Apr 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
This month I would like to honor the art of poetry and the contributions made by those who share their craft. As a young girl, I found that when I was struggling through a hard time and could not find the words, I could sit and write to express my own thoughts. It...
by Sandra Stanford | Mar 8, 2023 | Mentorship
March brings the celebration of National Women’s History month. As we reflect on a couple of significant women who have made an impact, may we realize the amount of suffering that took place to bring about lasting change. Corrie ten Boom was one of these women. She...
by Sandra Stanford | Feb 8, 2023 | Mentorship
As I prepared to attempt to honor Black History Month, I revisited a story that took place in our sleepy little town. It was a story I thought I knew, but turns out, I actually knew very little. As I read the details of the events, I felt sick to my stomach. Harry...
by Sandra Stanford | Mar 30, 2020 | Self-Love, Shame Resilience
Journey to Self-Love: Learning Shame Resilience “I’d rather be dead than red on the head” was a chant I heard regularly as a kid growing up in Memphis, Tennessee. “Carrot Top” became an unwelcome nickname. I hated my red hair. As far as I was concerned, it did not...
by Sandra Stanford | Mar 30, 2020 | Marriage
“How do I get my spouse to listen to me?” is a common question I hear from couples who come into counseling. There is frustration and a desire for connection. Whether it’s a couple who recently shared their wedding vows or spouses who have been on the marriage journey...
