Adversity can destroy a person and a marriage or make them stronger. Most couples don’t have the knowledge and skills it takes to find the silver linings, to rise above blame, shame, anger and frustration, and to see opportunities for learning, growth, and self-empowerment. Charlie and Linda Bloom didn’t either, initially, that is. Fortunately, the Blooms chose to learn how to use the challenges in life and in a long term marriage to grow stronger as individuals and as a couple. In a time when our world is being bombarded by verbal, physical and natural violence, many marriages are unable to m
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