Once upon a time, my life was crap. Thankfully that time is over and now life is pretty good. However, I still have a propensity to feelings of depression. One…
Once upon a time, I heard a story about a boy who promised himself he wouldn't cry anymore. And he didn't. He said he did this when he was about…
Welcome! I’m so glad you’ve joined me in this special 10-week series. Remember to check back on Mondays for a new prompt each week. I will also host a Zoom…
It came in the mail for my birthday one year - must have been 10, 11, or 12. Those years are a blur and I have no specific memories I…
"Fawn" by Kelly Hanwright Recently I came across an infographic on 4 common trauma responses -Fight, Flight, Freeze, and a new one I never heard of called Fawn. I read…
Many people puzzle over the question that is the title of this blog post. What is it supposed to mean to " have a relationship with God?" It kind of…
Last night, I remarked to my husband a sentiment I hear echoed all around me: It is getting more and more difficult to extract truth and have clear vision through…
image: rawpixel The color pink and I have had a love-hate relationship. Here’s what happened to make me hate it, and why after all this time, we are becoming friends…
"embrace the slowdown" by Kelly Hanwright Recently I read Dave Pelzer's A Child Called It. It was a heart-rending story about his experiences growing up with a very abusive and…
Young Money Dropout Mama, I want to go to school.I am not asking for the world,just a little part for myself. But you have that bad ankle, and that school…