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Refining Life's Ragged Edges

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mental health

A Letter To My Younger Self 2020

Dear Younger Me, Happy first day of your new year. Are you ready? Because I'm not. It was such a crazy year last year and I wanted to warn you. Maybe when you get here you'll be able to side... Continue Reading →

Goodbye, 2019

Dear 2019, I started my year with high aspirations with you. There was motivation. There was inspiration. There was holding on to the hope that the only thing I ever wanted would finally come into fruition. Today, as I embark... Continue Reading →

You Were Supposed to Protect Me

Dear Dad, It’s been 20 years since the day I sat in the shower, crying in shame and anguish, as I watched the blood flow down the drain. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. I remember his... Continue Reading →

A Mini Lesson on Self-Worth

This morning I woke up frustrated. I didn't get enough sleep even though my body comfortably conformed with my new mattress. I tossed and turned thinking of all the things still left undone before we move the three years of... Continue Reading →

Not Enough Talk

Today I woke reading the sad news of another celebrity suicide. That is two in the last few days and my heart hurts thinking about it. I watch the news and see many people mourning the loss of these people.... Continue Reading →

Discouragement

When I worked at Ashley Furniture I used to take what I called a "Batman." These batmans were essentially clarity breaks. I'd stand up from my desk, call batman, and walk away. My office understood that single word and eventually... Continue Reading →

A Humbled Heart

I did something down right frightening a few days ago. And I am humbled because of it. On Wednesday I talked about God telling me it was time to share my testimony. On Friday I did. It was the scariest... Continue Reading →

Depression Wants You Alone

I spent the last two-weeks almost in a bit of a haze. Something was bothering me but no matter what I did I couldn't shake it. I told Jeremy I don't know of its stress, lack of sleep or even... Continue Reading →

Not Once

This weekend I geeked out. I kid you not. My husband and I have always been huge fans of super heroes. So, when the opportunity became available for us to meet said super heroes we jumped on the chance. You... Continue Reading →

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