Find Comfort in the Pain
“Find comfort in the pain” sounds like a contradiction at first. Pain is something we’re taught to avoid, fix, numb, or push through as quickly as possible. Comfort is what we seek when pain ends. Putting the two together can feel confusing, even unsettling. Why would anyone want to be comfortable with discomfort? And yet, […]
What Does it Mean that ‘No Good Deed Goes Unpunished?’
Most of us have heard the phrase at some point, usually said with a sigh or a half laugh: “No good deed goes unpunished.” It often comes out after someone has tried to help, only to find themselves stressed, blamed, or worse off than before. On the surface, the saying feels cynical, even discouraging. Why […]
Stronger Together:Inside the Cycle and Strength Classes at Spanish Fork’s FitCity Center
At 6:30 on a Wednesday morning, long before the rest of Spanish Fork fully wakes, the cycle studio at the FitCity Center is already buzzing. The lights are on, the bass hums through the floor, and a dozen riders settle onto their bikes as instructor Sarah Stevenson cues up the next playlist. The room feels […]
Forgotten in The Battle with Sexual Addiction: The Journey of a Spouse
Betrayal trauma is hard to describe, causing complex emotional reactions that literally put the body into shock. Yet, spouses suffering from betrayal often bury their pain and try to just “start over.” While this approach might work for a time, the pain will resurface and demand attention. Thus, the effects of living with a partner’s […]
The Day You Stood Up to Your Bully
Can you imagine watching someone bully your best friend, your child, or someone you deeply love—and just sitting there in silence, doing nothing? Most of us would never allow that. We’d step in. We’d defend them. We’d protect them without hesitation. But here’s the hard truth: Most of us allow this to happen every single […]
The Secret Bridge to the Hearts of Our Children
I remember many years ago, our family was walking around the riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Our kids were young then with my second oldest son, Cameron, around 4 or 5 years old. We were all together but there was a dense press of people all around us. Suddenly, I realized Cameron was not with […]
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie: Why You Should Learn to Look Yourself in the Eye
We look in mirrors every day. To fix our hair. Check our teeth. Make sure there’s not something weird going on with our outfit. But mirrors aren’t just for appearances; they reflect back more than a face. They’re a tool—one we don’t always want to use, but probably should. Mirrors show us what others see […]
A local community member’s powerful recovery journey
Paul Wayman first came across Captain Your Story while he was in prison. The Flyer that outlined a curriculum geared toward taking ownership of your past to create a positive future, piqued his interest. He decided to sign up and check it out, even though he was initially doubtful. It all seemed too good to […]
The Thief of Joy: Why Comparison Robs Us of Happiness
There’s a quiet little habit many of us carry without even realizing it. It sneaks into conversations, scrolls through social media with us, and whispers in our minds when we see someone else’s success. What I’m talking about is comparison, and as Theodore Roosevelt famously said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It’s a simple […]
Fixing a Friendship: An Updated Version
Editor’s note: Trudy Peck is a longtime columnist who, in recent times, has been revisiting her old advice columns with an updated version of what she would say now. Then: Jun 30, 2012 My daughter’s friend suddenly decided that they were no longer friends and has avoided my daughter ever since. My sad girl, let’s […]