Spells for Tough Times

Kerri Connor is the leader of The Gathering Grove (a family-friendly, earth-based spiritual group) and has been practicing her craft for over thirty-five years. She is the author of several books, including Spells for Tough Times, and her writing has appeared in Head magazine and several Pagan magazines. Kerri earned a BA in communications and holds a medical marijuana card in Illinois. Visit her at KerriConnor.com.

• Introduction Part One: Self I always have too much to do, and not enough time to do it in.I'm having problems concentrating lately.I find myself day dreaming more and more often.And MorePart Two: Family and Children My child is suffering from separation anxiety and it is tough on both of us.My child is doing poorly in school.My child acts like she/he is scared of everything.My child doesn’t do his/her chores and blows up when I remind him/her.My child seems to be changing and I don't like it (started lying, talking back, doesn't show respect…etc…)My family refuses to accept my religious choices.My spouse is cheating.My child keeps running away.And morePart Three: Relationships My roommates are very inconsiderate – they don't clean up after themselves, they blast music all hours of the night, and we won't even talk about the overnight guests!I've discovered my significant other has criminal tendencies.I don't know if I should stay in my current relationship – it doesn't seem to be going anywhere.I just got a divorce and I'm not sure how to move on.After 10 years of being together my significant other and I broke up.I don't think I like my best friend anymore.I have a serious crush on someone I shouldn't.I've been unfaithful and I don't know what to do.I feel like I'm the only one doing any giving in my relationships.And morePart Four: PetsPart Five: HealthPart Six: House and HomePart Seven: Career and Work LifePart Eight: FinancesPart Nine: Legal ProblemsPart Ten: WorldPart Eleven: DeathBibliography