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Compass Issue #25 — The Journey You’re On

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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
Aug 06, 2026
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When you’re in the middle of trying to save your marriage, it’s easy to focus on what still isn’t where you want it to be.

It’s much harder to notice how far you’ve already come.

Growth often happens so gradually that we don’t recognize it until we stop and look back.

In this Compass Issue, we’ll pause to reflect on the journey you’ve been taking. Because one of the best ways to sustain hope is to recognize the progress that’s already happening—even if the destination still feels ahead of you.

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