Selfless Esteem

Dear Selfless Esteem, My son is defiant and disobedient. It's putting a strain on my marriage. My parents tell me to spank him, but I don't want to do that. Signed, Throwing My Hands Up Tune in for the answer. If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California and Louisiana:  Selfless-Esteem.com It's free to submit an anonymous question at  GinaLeggio.com . The answer could be featured in...

Dear Selfless Esteem, I will be graduating from high school this year. My parents expect me to start college right away, but I am having doubts about that. I want to take some extra time to figure out what I want to do first so that when I go, I will have more direction. Everyone is telling me to just go and figure out my major later. Am I wrong to think that is a bad idea? Signed, Dazed and Confu...

Dear Selfless Esteem, I'm losing patience with my elderly mother. I've been taking care of her and she's so stubborn. My brothers and sisters can't help because they live out of state. She's really getting on my nerves. Signed, Beyond Burnt-Out Tune in for the answer. If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California and Louisiana:   Selfless-Esteem.com It's free to submit an anonymous q...

Dear Selfless Esteem, Lately I've been disgruntled seeing therapists put on pedestals when they've given unwise guidance. I believe the Bible is the Ultimate Truth & authority over any degree. I have gone to Christian therapists, who have guided me against what the Bible says. I have friends who think the degree gives therapists the ultimate source of wisdom with life and relationships. I see them...

In today's devotional, we take a close look at stories in Exodus and Numbers, bringing meaning to some of its details. If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California and Louisiana:   Selfless-Esteem.com It's free to submit an anonymous question at GinaLeggio.com . The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube video, and/or podcast episode. About me: I'm Gina Leggio, and I've be...

Dear Selfless Esteem, How do I stop feeling so insecure about myself? I'm constantly thinking that everything I do is being watched and judged by others. It's exhausting . Signed, Insecure Blues Tune in for the answer. It's free to submit an anonymous question at GinaLeggio.com . The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube video, and/or podcast episode. If you're interested in online ther...

Easter is approaching, and so I'm wondering what preparations you are doing, if any, for your Easter celebration. No matter what your situation is, here's one hack that will change how you celebrate Easter wherever you are.  If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California and Louisiana:  Selfless-Esteem.com It's free to submit an anonymous question at  GinaLeggio.com . The answer could...

Dear Selfless Esteem, My 2.5-year-old daughter prefers her dad / my husband over me. I thought it was just a phase, but it's been this way for over a year. I'm her primary caregiver but he's home often. I make sure to play with her, and I'm the only one to take her on outings like the library and such, but when she gets upset or hurt, she only wants dada for comfort. She wants to leap out of my ar...

Today's episode is a devotional, in which we learn from the mistakes of King Jeroboam, Moses, Peter and the disciples. Let's dive into the stories in 1 Kings 12:26-33, Mark 8:1-10, Matthew 14:22-33, Numbers 20:10-13, and Deuteronomy 3:23-28. If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California and Louisiana:  Selfless-Esteem.com It's free to submit an anonymous question at GinaLeggio.com ....

Today's episode is a reading of VoyageHouston's interview with me in their Community Highlights. If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California and Louisiana:   Selfless-Esteem.com It's free to submit an anonymous question at GinaLeggio.com . The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube video, and/or podcast episode. About me: I'm Gina Leggio, and I've been a licensed Marriage...

Dear Selfless Esteem, My husband is a spender and I'm a saver. When we were dating, he treated me to expensive restaurants and the best seats at concerts and sports events. Then when we got married, I ended up sharing the responsibility of paying off those charges on the credit card he maxed out. Now that it's finally paid off, he's been looking online at boats for sale but I think that's such a f...

Dear Selfless Esteem, You usually suggest writing in a journal. Can you say more about that? I'm so tired at the end of the day that the thought of picking up a pen is like picking up a heavy weight. I need to be convinced of the benefit before adding this to my packed daily routine. Signed, Writer's Block Tune in for the answer. It's free to submit an anonymous question at GinaLeggio.com . The an...

Dear Selfless Esteem, I'm engaged to a wonderful man. We met years ago but we were both in relationships at the time. When we met again last year, we were both single and started dating. He lives in CA and I'm in FLA so I'll be moving across the country soon. Right now, everything is really good. I'd like to keep it that way. Any advice? Signed, Blissful Bride Tune in for the answer. It's free to...

Dear Selfless Esteem, I've always had a girlfriend since high school. My most recent relationship just ended. I don't want to be alone, but I feel like I should take a break. How can I be single without being lonely? Signed, Lonely Ranger Tune in for the answer. It's free to submit an anonymous question at  GinaLeggio.com . The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube video, and/or podcast...

Here's the audio version of Authority Magazine's interview with me.  It's free to submit an anonymous question at  GinaLeggio.com . The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube video, and/or podcast episode. If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California and Louisiana:   Selfless-Esteem.com About me: I'm Gina Leggio, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since...

Dear Selfless Esteem, My sister is loved so much but doesn't seem to see it. She had a fight (over records of wrongs) with a family member a few years ago. That member has reached out multiple times wanting reconciliation, but she resists. My family has not been all together in a few years. She says I don't support her because I believe in forgiving. She has cut me & other family members off multi...

Dear Selfless Esteem, How do I handle the constant social events I have to go to? I don't enjoy them but feel I need to make appearances. And when I do, I feel like I have to act a certain way and be someone I am not. It really makes me weary and I dread going to all of them. Signed, Antisocial Tune in for the answer. It's free to submit an anonymous question at  GinaLeggio.com . The answer could...

Dear Selfless Esteem, My sister's in jail and her kids are in my care now. Her 4yo is about to get kicked out of preschool because he throws chairs and hits the other kids. He also tantrums at home, screams, hits his sister, and throws things. What do I do? Signed, Tornado Watch Tune in for the answer. It's free to submit an anonymous question at  GinaLeggio.com . The answer could be featured in a...

Dear Selfless Esteem, My husband died a couple months ago and I'm devastated. I told our kids that he is in Heaven. Still, we are all hurting. My 12yo is irritable, my 9 yo is having stomach aches, and my 4yo is clingy and has nightmares. What else can I do? Signed, Overwhelmed with Grief Tune in for the answer. It's free to submit an anonymous question at GinaLeggio.com . The answer could be feat...

It's almost New Year's Eve. Do you have a New Year's resolution yet? Tune in for 3 uncommon resolutions. It's free to submit an anonymous question at  GinaLeggio.com . The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube video, and/or podcast episode. If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California and Louisiana:   Selfless-Esteem.com About me: I'm Gina Leggio, and I've been a licensed...

Some of you are celebrating, some are grieving the loss of loved ones, some are exhausted from the past year, some are excited, some are unhappy, and some are all of the above. Is your Christmas mug half empty or half full? Today's episode is about Christmastime with mixed emotions. It's free to submit an anonymous question at  GinaLeggio.com . The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube...

Dear Selfless Esteem, I want to teach my children the true meaning of Christmas, which is the birth of Jesus, but everywhere we look, there's Santa Claus on tv, on display in the stores, in the Christmas songs, etc. Besides, how can I teach about the true meaning of Christmas when there's so much political division in our country right now? Signed, Not Merry Yet Tune in for the answer. It's free t...

Dear Selfless Esteem, This is my first Christmas separated and going through a divorce. My ex and I have been informally splitting the visitation time with our baby boy. He took our son to his parents' house out of town for Thanksgiving and now he wants to take the baby there for Christmas. I think that would be unfair for him to have both holidays, especially since the separation was because of h...

Dear Selfless Esteem, I have a case of the holiday blues. I'm already dreading Thanksgiving and Christmas. I feel like I don't have enough energy this year and the holidays bring up bad childhood memories.   And my in-laws are good people but celebrating with them is stressful. Signed, Humbug Tune in for the answer... It's free to submit an anonymous question at GinaLeggio.com . The answer could b...

Dear Selfless Esteem, I feel so stressed out from the daily grind. I'm exhausted and I'm becoming irritable. What can I do to deal with stress? Signed, Tense and Tired Tune in for the answer... It's free to submit an anonymous question at  GinaLeggio.com . The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube video, and/or podcast episode. If you're interested in therapy services:   Selfless-Esteem...