Learning to Stop Without Giving Up There is a voice many of us carry into motherhood that says slowing down means we’re giving up. That resting means we’re falling behind.That pausing means we’re quitting on our responsibilities, our calling, or even our faith. I’ve felt that voice grow louder in seasons where my capacity shrank—postpartumContinue reading “Rest Is Not Quitting”
Author Archives: Sarah Sabatini
Faith Isn’t Linear
Trusting God Through Uneven Seasons I used to believe faith was something that grew neatly over time. That if I stayed consistent enough, prayed enough, trusted hard enough, my walk with God would look like a steady upward line—stronger, clearer, more confident with each passing season. But real life has taught me otherwise. Faith, especiallyContinue reading “Faith Isn’t Linear”
You Don’t Need to Do More to Be Worthy
Releasing Performance in Motherhood There is a quiet pressure that creeps into motherhood, often without us realizing it. It sounds like:If I could just do a little more, I’d finally feel like a good mom.If I stayed more consistent, more patient, more organized, then maybe I’d feel worthy of rest. I have carried that weightContinue reading “You Don’t Need to Do More to Be Worthy”
Clean Laundry Detergents: What We Use, What We Avoid, and Why
For years, I assumed that “free & clear” meant safe. No scent. No dye. No problem… right? But after walking through ingredient lists line by line, especially when our kids started reacting to products marketed as “gentle,” I realized something important: Fragrance-free doesn’t automatically mean non-toxic or baby-safe. Many detergents remove perfume but still relyContinue reading “Clean Laundry Detergents: What We Use, What We Avoid, and Why”
Homeschooling a Dyslexic Child Taught Me That Progress Doesn’t Always Look Like Speed
Homeschooling a dyslexic child has reshaped how I understand learning, growth, and progress. For a long time, I measured progress by speed. How quickly lessons were completed. How smoothly things flowed. How much we checked off the list in a day. But dyslexia gently and persistently disrupted that way of thinking. Because progress, I’ve learned,Continue reading “Homeschooling a Dyslexic Child Taught Me That Progress Doesn’t Always Look Like Speed”
When I Choose My Baby Over the To-Do List
There are days when the house feels like a visual reminder of everything left undone. The laundry piles up faster than it gets folded.The dishes seem to multiply on the counter.The to-do list quietly grows in the back of my mind. And yet, here I am, holding my baby. Not because everything else is finished,Continue reading “When I Choose My Baby Over the To-Do List”
Letting My Mind, Body, and Soul Heal After Hard Seasons
One of the hardest lessons I have learned after walking through hard seasons is this:healing does not happen in just one part of us. For a long time, I focused on surviving. On getting through. On holding it together for my kids, my family, and the responsibilities in front of me. And for a while,Continue reading “Letting My Mind, Body, and Soul Heal After Hard Seasons”
Postpartum After Trauma: When Healing Comes in Layers You Didn’t Expect
Postpartum is already a season of enormous change. But when you have lived through medical trauma, pregnancy complications, loss, or life-threatening moments, postpartum can feel especially confusing. Some days you may feel grateful and steady. Other days your body feels tense, alert, or emotionally heavy without an obvious reason. These reactions can feel discouraging, especiallyContinue reading “Postpartum After Trauma: When Healing Comes in Layers You Didn’t Expect”
Postpartum Hormones and the Nervous System: Why You Feel “Off” and What Your Body Is Really Asking For
Postpartum doesn’t end at six weeks.And healing does not follow a neat timeline. One of the most confusing parts of postpartum life is feeling emotionally unsettled even when everything looks “fine” on the outside. You might feel anxious, overstimulated, tearful, disconnected, or exhausted in ways that don’t make sense to you. Some days you mayContinue reading “Postpartum Hormones and the Nervous System: Why You Feel “Off” and What Your Body Is Really Asking For”
Jehovah Jireh: Seeing God’s Provision in Genesis 22–24
Some mornings begin quietly. Others begin after sleepless nights, early feedings, and the ordinary demands of family life. On those mornings especially, opening God’s Word feels less like a routine and more like a lifeline. Today, my reading brought me to Genesis chapters 22 through 24. I did not rush through them. I couldn’t. TheseContinue reading “Jehovah Jireh: Seeing God’s Provision in Genesis 22–24”
Living Life with a Purpose 