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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
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To my friends who are hurting on Thanksgiving
This is a special Thanksgiving message to everyone who’s hurting. Holidays can be especially hard for those of us struggling with PTSD, depression, and/ or addiction. Just the simple task of thinking of reasons to be thankful can be exhausting … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, anxiety, blog, brain cancer, christianity, depression, eating disorders, fear, friendship, Glioblastoma Multiforme, grief work, guilt, healing, hope, inspiration, love, motherhood, ptsd, recovery, secrets, self help, shame, spiritual healing, trauma
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What inspires me…
I’m not inspired by people who are unafraid of heights who dangle themselves over a precipice. I’m inspired by people who stave off a panic attack so their kids can see them jump off the high-dive into a swimming pool. I’m not … Continue reading
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Everything skit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_M0H5nrY8E
This video has received more than 2 million likes on youtube – it’s a viral, spiritual phenomenon that continues to break through our pain and allows us to see where Jesus is in the midst of our struggles. This was me before Jesus broke through…it makes me cry every time I watch it. I hope you enjoy it.
Depression, faith, and anti-depressants
One of the first questions people ask about my recovery from major depression is whether or not I took antidepressant medication. The short answer is unabashedly YES…..but it took a long time to make that choice, and when I did, … Continue reading
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The tree of life
I especially like sitting under one of our trees in the backyard. Its leaves are dainty like lace and along with the cool air of the morning, I love seeing its canopy light up like a hot-air balloon in the … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, anxiety, blog, christianity, depression, eating disorders, fear, grief work, healing, hope, inspiration, parenting, ptsd, recovery, secrets, self help, shame, spiritual healing, spirituality, therapy, trauma
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A love just for you
6 years ago, I was tucking our son into bed when I experienced the saddest moment of my spiritual life. I was lying next to him scratching his head and rubbing his back as I told him how much my … Continue reading
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