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Why bulimics hate going to the dentist…
As the metal scraper moved across my teeth, the dental hygienist paused when it landed on inside of my front teeth. Ok, here it comes…I thought. “So, I see the enamel has worn away here on the inside of your … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, anxiety, childhood trauma, christianity, eating disorders, fear, grace, guilt, healing, hope, inspiration, recovery, secrets, shame, spiritual healing, trauma
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You can heal from anything…
For those who struggle. May you find a piece of hope in my story. Blessings for your journey. 7 years ago… For more than a year, I had a standing date with myself every Tuesday, 5pm-10pm at Borders Bookstore. As … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, anxiety, childhood trauma, christianity, depression, devotional, eating disorders, EMDR, faith, fear, forgiveness, grace, grief work, guilt, healing, hope, inspiration, love, major depression, motherhood, parenting, prayer, ptsd, recovery, self help, shame, spiritual healing, therapy, trauma, Uncategorized, wisdom
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Gratitude and grief…why we need both to be healthy.
“Don’t be sad, your mom is happy in heaven.” It was the day after my mom’s funeral when someone bearing a huge, plastered smile said those words to me. You want me to be happy? I thought. One day earlier … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, blog, brain cancer, christianity, depression, devotional, eating disorders, friendship, Glioblastoma Multiforme, grace, gratitude, grief work, guilt, healing, hope, love, motherhood, parenting, ptsd, recovery, trauma, wisdom
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Grief and chocolate frosting
Thanks to my dear friend, who doubles as my unpaid therapist, I experienced a light-bulb moment today. It has to do with chocolate frosting. Follow me here; it’s a strange tale, but there’s a good ending. When my mom was … Continue reading
a mother’s prayer
This is my prayer as I fight with intense anxiety and grief barging its way into too much of my day. I’m struggling to be a good mom as I process the past five months of losing my mom to brain cancer. … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, anxiety, brain cancer, christianity, depression, devotional, faith, Glioblastoma Multiforme, grace, grief work, guilt, healing, hope, inspiration, love, motherhood, parenting, prayer, ptsd, recovery, spiritual healing, trauma, Uncategorized
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the quietness of death
I don’t know what I was expecting when my mom died. Maybe a trumpet sound? Maybe a world-wide moment of silence to acknowledge her death? I’m not exactly sure. All I know is death is much quieter than I expected. … Continue reading
tearing down the walls of resentment
Last week, I received a beautiful sympathy card from a dear friend’s mother. The moment I started reading it, I started bawling. The sadness wasn’t because I knew this woman really well. The tears were because she was openly sharing … Continue reading
What inspires me…
I’m reposting this because I continue to be blown away by the stories of people fighting the good fight. May you never give up, and most importantly, may you see how very worthy you are…I continue to be inspired by … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, anxiety, blog, depression, eating disorders, fear, guilt, healing, hope, inspiration, love, recovery, spiritual healing
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a conversation between God and cancer
I will take her strength and independence. I will give joy to those who serve her and will intensify their bond. I will take her hair. I will reveal the incomparable, unfading beauty of her spirit. And I will demolish … Continue reading
5 words that turned trauma into a gift…
I was given an incredible gift today and I just have to share it with you. It wasn’t wrapped in Christmas paper, and it didn’t arrive in a UPS truck. The gift was given to me in a phone call … Continue reading
