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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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To my friends who are grieving…
When I first entered recovery almost 7 years ago, via a serious breakdown, I quickly learned how important grieving was to my recovery. I had a mountain of unprocessed sadness and pain that trailed me since childhood, and the only thing … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, anxiety, blog, brain cancer, depression, devotional, eating disorders, faith, fear, Glioblastoma Multiforme, grace, grief work, healing, hope, inspiration, ptsd, recovery, spiritual healing, spirituality, therapy, trauma, wisdom
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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
Emotional streaking…
Just a quick note before I share my little breakthrough this morning. When I decided to write a blog about my recovery, I never intended it to be real-time. I thought it would be a reflective memoir of sorts, a … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, anxiety, blog, brain cancer, christianity, depression, eating disorders, fear, Glioblastoma Multiforme, grief work, healing, hope, inspiration, love, ptsd, recovery, spiritual healing, therapy, trauma
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Meeting my mom for the first time
I’ve been writing for my mom’s website so our family and friends can have real-time updates on her recovery from brain surgery. In addition to this being the deepest, most important writing project I’ve ever done, it’s also my … Continue reading
Posted in brain cancer, fear, guilt, healing, hope, love, motherhood, parenting, recovery, shame, spiritual healing, therapy, trauma
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Come join the fight!
I had the privilege of being a guest blogger for one of my favorite ministries, Agape International Missions (AIM). Most trauma survivors who are fighting through their own recovery would agree there’s nothing more fulfilling than to step out of our own experience … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, anxiety, blog, christianity, depression, fear, healing, hope, inspiration, ptsd, recovery, shame, spirituality, therapy, trauma
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Goodbye co-dependency…
I used to be a die-hard co-dependent. Somewhere along my childhood I picked up the role and responsibility for being the peace maker, relationship negotiator and liaison, feeling sorter and manager, and life coach to everyone around me. My life … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, anxiety, blog, co-dependency, eating disorders, fear, friendship, grief work, guilt, hope, love, ptsd, recovery, self help, spiritual healing, spirituality, therapy, trauma
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Grief is a funny thing….again
I’ve been writing a lot about the death of my best friend for a special writing project, so I thought I’d repost this blog since it’s what’s been on my mind constantly. I love you, C. I miss you every … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, anxiety, blog, christianity, depression, friendship, grief work, healing, hope, inspiration, love, ptsd, recovery, spiritual healing, therapy, trauma
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Remodeling the mind
I’ve always liked watching the show Extreme Makeover Home Edition. I like the host Ty and all the designers, and I especially love hearing the stories of people who have fought against all odds to try and live well under … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, anxiety, blog, christianity, depression, eating disorders, fear, grief work, healing, hope, inspiration, love, ptsd, recovery, self help, spiritual healing, spirituality, therapy, trauma
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