In January 2022, our church led a relationship series around the RAM model. While the series focused on marriage + dating, I saw how this could stretch beyond intimate relationships and actually benefit ALL of our relationships. I took what I learned + applied it to a small, faith-based community group we were leading in our home that had approximately 20 men + women. Through this, I realized this is a powerful tool I could use to help women with navigating our friendships, working relationships, relationships among families, etc. So it became the start of "Thirsty Thursday"; a monthly gathering of women from all seasons and backgrounds. Each month, I used one step of the RAM as a point of discussion for our group. This created a healthy foundation for all of us. It's a model I continually turn to, and hope others do as well, for when we feel "off" in our relationships - whatever those may be - or when we are just starting a new relationship.

 

Three years into Thirsty Thursday, and we are reviewing the RAM Model once again, but marrying it with the Courage Collective. From August 2024 through January 2025, I'll place a recap of each meeting here. I hope these will serve as an easy resource to refer back to anytime you need a quick refresher or want to help someone else learn this healthy way of building relationships - and also how to carve out time for the most important person in your life - YOU.