Don’t let anyone make you feel small. Don’t let anyone make you be quiet. Don’t let anyone keep you in the shadows. You are allowed to take up space. You are allowed to have big feelings and emotions. You are allowed to be yourself. You are allowed to protect your body, mind, heart, and soul. … Continue reading Permission
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Mixed Messages
There’s usually a reason for repetition. It’s often an invitation to lean in, to draw near, to pay attention. Throughout the story of Creation in Genesis 1, there’s a phrase that’s repeated seven times. (In the Bible, seven is the number of completion, perfection, fulfillment.) That phrase is: “And God saw that it was good.” … Continue reading Mixed Messages
new growth isn’t always pretty
I’m back! I missed a couple weeks. I’ve been traveling, dealing with childhood trauma, and entering a new decade! 🎉 I don’t think they prepared me for all the overnight changes. (I’m still not sure who “they” is.) They told me age is just a number. Someone did not get that memo to the medical world. … Continue reading new growth isn’t always pretty
Provision + Miracles
The last three years have been _____________. Fill in the blank. So many adjectives can go here, much like Mad Libs. Freeing. Difficult. Beautiful. Challenging. Redemptive. Soul-crushing. Hope-filled. Heart-breaking. Worth it. My word this year is wholeness, and it’s been a meaningful companion so far. A work in progress that I plan to write about … Continue reading Provision + Miracles
For the Victims
There is this incredible thing that happens when you reclaim your story. When you find your voice. When you share your truth. When you take a step toward breaking the chains of your past. It’s called freedom. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. But it’s even more beautiful and miraculous when it’s … Continue reading For the Victims
Quick Fixes and Slow Healing
All too often I want the practical next step. Something to do. The fix. The solution. I’m guessing because I’m achievement-drive and goal-oriented. I’m always chasing that elusive checkmark on my never-ending to-do list. If you’re like me and want change, answers, and solutions quickly, it can be helpful to practice the pause. (Selah.) Heart … Continue reading Quick Fixes and Slow Healing
Courage and Accountability
In therapy a few months ago, my counselor referenced all the balls I’m juggling and trying to keep in the air. The problem is, they’re each heavy in their own way. It’s not like juggling feather or balloons; it’s more like juggling weights. I know I’m not the only one who feels this. Everyone is … Continue reading Courage and Accountability
My Race to Run 