Conversations With Cinthia

Do you ever get frustrated with the lack of specific instructions available about what to do or not do regarding loved ones who are struggling?  Certain guidelines are available, but knowing how to apply them to your situation may be difficult.  Today Cinthia discusses what it looks like to stay close to God as we listen for His instructions regarding a particular situation.  She emphasizes the importance of self-care and finding support for yourself, the need to get relevant education so we can consider the appropriate factors, the importance of seeking and implementing advice from appropriate professionals, learning to deal with the grief and loss that can come when the responses we see in the short- or long-term are not what we hoped, and forgiving without excusing.  Also, if you and your spouse both love the person, you may find yourselves wanting to deal with the situation differently; Cinthia talks about differences in the ways men and women tend to respond to struggling loved ones and how to navigate t