Waters Edge Counseling Services

04/28/2026

Waters Edge Counseling offers practical help and hope for those stuck in the people pleasing cycle.

How much of your exhaustion comes from trying to make everyone happy?

People-pleasing masquerades as kindness, but it's actually a prison. It chains us to shifting opinions, impossible standards, and an audience that will never be fully satisfied.

Live for an audience of One. That's where freedom starts.

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06/29/2025

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01/08/2025

Griefshare is a thirteen week-long program for those who are grieving a loss. The loss may be recent or have occurred many years ago. There is no right or wrong time to join a group. Most groups will be starting over the next couple of weeks. The meetings are held at local churches or online. You do not have to be part of any particular domination to attend or benefit from this program. You may enter in your zip code to find a meeting near you.

If you are in need of individual grief counseling, I have openings.

910-389-2459

Healing from grief is a journey. GriefShare comes alongside you to help you find comfort & healing at your own pace & in a way suited to your unique needs.

12/06/2024

The book, WHY DON’T WE LISTEN BETTER, by James Petersen, implements the Talker/Listener card as a way of improving communication skills. They help us to hear each other, think clearer, and build empathy and cooperation. What are your thoughts? Would you benefit from using these with those you communicate with most?

10/22/2024

I will be facilitating this Bible study through Hope First Pregnancy Center, beginning Nov. 8. No matter what circumstances led a woman to terminate a pregnancy, no matter how much time has gone by since, many women suffer from post-abortive stress, grief, depression, etc.. If you feel you or someone you know would benefit from this study,and would like more information please send me a PM or call me.

09/25/2024

Many struggle with this, and it’s a difficult cycle to break.

NO is a perfectly reasonable and appropriate answer.

So is “It just won’t work for our family at this time.” Or “Thank you for considering us, but we’re keeping it simple this school year.” Or “This sounds like a wonderful opportunity, but I just can’t give it the attention it deserves right now.”

There are just so many lovely and respectful ways to say NO.

But notice, I didn’t say NO followed by a list of excuses. Or NO followed by hanging around to make sure that person isn’t mad at you. Or NO followed by something you’ll do instead to make up for any disappointment you might have caused.

Just…NO.

Sometimes it’s a NO for now. Sometimes it’s a NO for this season. And sometimes it’s a NO forever because you have absolutely no interest or desire or skill set.

Whatever the reason…

Give your kindest, politest, firmest NO. And free yourself of all the second-guessing and guilt.

Then proceed with your life’s current YES ❤

07/25/2024

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In case no one’s told you today, you aren’t alone.

You aren’t alone in your struggles.
You aren’t alone in your marriage issues.
You aren’t alone in parenthood.
You aren’t alone in your grief.
You aren’t alone in your mind.

You simply aren’t alone.

The Lord is with you and has sent angels to you, just to fight for you.

You aren’t alone in this battle that is life.

He is inside you, and all around you.

He knows what to do next.
He knows how to comfort you.
He knows exactly what needs to happen.

In case no one’s told you today, you are going to be ok... because He is still God, and He still stands with you.

You’re not alone.

~Kelli Bachara, The Unraveling Blog

**If you’re looking for some faith based encouragement, I’ve created some printable (you can print them out today) workbooks that may help ❤️ here’s the link!

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02/13/2024

It is so important that we don’t allow our thoughts to control us. 2 Corinthians 10:5, tells us we are to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” A verse helpful in gaining control in this area, which is also easy to memorize is Philippians 4:8.

07/07/2023

Do we “invest” as much time and money in preparing for a lasting marriage as we do the wedding ceremony?
Premarital counseling is a priceless investment!