by Brenda L. Yoder | Aug 31, 2014 | Parenting
Notes From An Eating Disorder Survivor When I gave birth to a daughter, I was terrified. At twenty-three, I was still a girl myself, struggling with my own issues – an eating disorder, insecurities, and identity issues. If I struggled with my own body issues, how was...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Aug 23, 2014 | Parenting
The summer’s gone, another school year begins. As an educator and counselor, my life revolves around summer vacations and the school calendar. And this summer was the weirdest ever. I’ll be honest. I’ve been extra irritable. I even “lost it”a few times. “Losing...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jul 27, 2014 | Parenting
I often share my testimony with women about my almost-near disastrous relationship with my only daughter. Five years ago I made hard decisions to change my lifestyle and behavior so I could salvage our relationship when she was a teen. She’s a recent college graduate...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jul 12, 2014 | Faith
Hey middle schooler. Do you want good dating advice? Don’t go out with someone you wouldn’t consider marrying. Even in junior high. The words seem foolish when you’re young, but first romances happen at young ages. I had my first love at age ten. We had secret dates...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jul 12, 2014 | Encouragement
“What should I wear today?” So many things factor into my decision — the weather, my mood, where I’m going or who I’m seeing today. I’ll wear certain clothes for a work out and different clothes for lunch with a friend and a totally different outfit if I’m going...
