In Chapter I of Emotionally Engaged: A Bride's Guide to Surviving the "Happiest" Time of Her Life, I disclose details on my relationship, engagement, and ultimately my wedding.
By putting my personal story in the first couple of pages of the book, I was hoping to speak directly to the reader, and somehow say "I’ve been where you are."
Below are a few snippets from the chapter that embody my message, my honesty, and my truth.
By putting my personal story in the first couple of pages of the book, I was hoping to speak directly to the reader, and somehow say "I’ve been where you are."
Below are a few snippets from the chapter that embody my message, my honesty, and my truth.
More than two million brides
During my engagement, I learned how to turn my conflicting emotions into important personal growth. I wanted to help other brides-to-be do the same.
So a few months after our wedding, I founded Emotionally Engaged Counseling for Brides and focused my psychotherapy practice solely on brides-to-be.
I took a chance, starting my practice for brides with this premise:
So a few months after our wedding, I founded Emotionally Engaged Counseling for Brides and focused my psychotherapy practice solely on brides-to-be.
I took a chance, starting my practice for brides with this premise:
If I felt that discombobulated during my engagement, some of the 2.3 million American brides might too
Either that, or I was one in 2.3 million and a complete freak.
Most brides attended my workshops hoping to learn how to eliminate their negative feelings
They were afraid to give in to their sadness and fear, thinking that once they turned on the faucet, they’d never be able to shut it off.
In reality, emotions work the opposite way.
In reality, emotions work the opposite way.
When strong emotions are not felt, they grow in power and intensity
When they are felt, the sadness and fear pass through your system. Facing and feeling negative emotions can have a cathartic effect. It cleans house of the fear and sadness, doubt and worry, and makes room once again for positive feelings of joy, excitement, and happiness.
Click here to find out more of what Chapter 1 holds
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