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My goal is to inform and keep you aware are the little things that we can be doing to improve the relationships within our sphere. After all, advocacy begins within our homes and our reach. We don't have to have a million followers on social media to be able to improve and touch the lives of others.
I hope to be able to share what I have learned from creating a better marriage, and for those of you not married, to create a better and healthier relationship with those you care about.

Feel free to comment with your ideas and suggestions. Some of what I share may be seen from a different perspective, and I'd love to learn about different perspectives.

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