Here’s what actual participants are saying about this course:

"Initially I was concerned about not fitting in because I am no longer married but as I listened to the topics that came up, I was alarmed at overlapping memories.(Ex. the member whose husband belittled her new haircut..... I remember when I experienced something almost identical, it was unbelievable! Although it was not ongoing, there were other issues that I've got to let go of.

My coach is truly gifted in her ability to meet each one of us in the middle of our "chaos" and give us incites on how to respond appropriately.

This experience is a Godsend!!!!"

"The coaching group was extremely helpful, mostly because it confirmed that my behaviors and decisions were dictated by pleasing others and the fear that I could be rejected. A very simple example of a small change was in my profession. I am a teacher and am teaching a different grade level in middle school. When asked via email from a committee chair for volunteers for a new chairman and treasurer, I didn't respond in my usual way. I politely declined and said that I would help in any way possible, but that I couldn't take on another responsibility. I did not obsess over how the others would think of me. Not my responsibility because I know that I am doing the right thing for me."

"I was able to find greater peace about where I've been and where I'm headed due to this course. Don't doubt myself as much when my husband tries to bully me. More sure of me. I don't have a plan laid out for my marriage's future. But it is dead, if ever a marriage were dead. I feel quite 'done'. I don't have the heart to approach him about trying counseling. I know God has a good future and plan for me and it is unfolding everyday even if I can't see around the next bend in the road. Thank you for serving God and us Leslie-you are a great blessing. I find myself holding my head up higher and walking in a little more confidence. Especially since some family members are still trying to tear me down. It helps to know that I am on the right track.

Leslie provides real-life techniques, role playing and straightforward, biblical wisdom. It is great to have practical and tangible ideas and action items to use in our day to day lives. I got the most benefit from the coach's insight when discussing issues and reviewing and providing information and techniques from the homework."

"I am much more detached emotionally from my husband, while at the same time feeling empathy for how it must be to be so broken that he would feel compelled to react the way he does. In the past, I was detached for a time, but with anger. This is actually a big change.... I am really able to catch myself in people pleasing thinking and stop myself...I catch it, ask myself questions about my motives, then decide whether I should go ahead or not. Then I am completely fine speaking up, and saying whatever I need to, to hold on to my new 'non-people pleasing boundaries'. This has been very freeing for me!"

"Thanks to this group  I've become aware how approval and fear of disappointing someone prevents me from doing what is truthful for me.  I'm identifying those times and now pressing through that fear. I am more honest about my feelings."

"I have realized that my husband had the God spot in my life. This has helped me to see that I am not sinning in making my own worship choices, despite what he tells me. This has taken a huge burden off my heart. I am no longer feeling like I have to make everything okay, especially after none of his tirades. I now get that his unhappiness resides in him and it is not my job to fix it. I still struggle, but I am able to research the videos to reinforce what I have learned."