I struggled to write this post because it all sounds a bit narcissistic but in reality, you have permission to celebrate what you’ve done! There is a difference between toxic pride and being proud of yourself.
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Is that guilt justified?
The emotional confusion during and after an abusive relationship is complicated. Sorting through muddled memories and rectifying manipulation is really hard. Mixed up in all of the actions done against me are my own shortcomings, reactions I feel guilty for, people I isolated from, and things I missed out on. I can feel stuck under…
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On Repeat – Worship Music
Instead of a prayer this week, I thought I would share my favorite worship songs lately. The ones I get lost in. That say what I don’t have words for yet. Leave a comment with your favorites! (I have absolutely no idea if the artists listed are the originals; these are just my favorite renditions)…
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The day I Felt I had Become Nothing
I grew up in a traditional church whose pews were stuffed with red hymnals that had the best old book smell. I loved singing the songs that filled those pages because they were packed with scripture and hope. They helped me tuck truth in my heart. Hymns taught me to appreciate tradition and explore how…
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A Twilight Zone
I CAN DO THIS I wrote that on the top of my page to convince myself to keep trying to write a post, and I decided to leave it in because it’s reality. That is where I’ve been lately – constantly giving pep talks and trying to bribe myself into doing anything and everything. If…