The Stillness That Feels Heavy The middle-of-the-night hours look different when you’re a mom — especially in postpartum recovery. The world is quiet, but your body isn’t. The C-section scar aches. The fatigue is bone-deep. The baby cries again just as you start to drift off, and the cycle begins anew. Add in the otherContinue reading “God Meets Us in the Midnight Hours”
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My Scars Tell a Story: Evidence of God’s Goodness
When I first saw the photo of me holding Stella — IV lines running across my arms, bandages showing, my body weak but still holding on — part of me didn’t want to keep it. Part of me wanted to remember the sweet moment of her in my arms without all the reminders of howContinue reading “My Scars Tell a Story: Evidence of God’s Goodness”
Walking Away: Protecting Your Peace from Narcissistic Relationships
Sometimes the hardest thing you’ll ever do is choose to walk away—from a relationship, from a toxic pattern, or from someone who has consistently wounded you. And when that person is family, it’s even harder.Because people won’t always understand.They’ll say things like: “But that’s your parent/sibling/uncle/etc—how could you cut them off?” “Just forgive them andContinue reading “Walking Away: Protecting Your Peace from Narcissistic Relationships”
When the Darkness Lingers: Loving and Supporting a Spouse Through Depression and the Weight of Narcissistic Abuse
Loving someone who battles depression, anxiety, and the long-lasting scars of narcissistic abuse is not something most people prepare for. But if you’re walking this road too—you are not alone. Maybe you’ve watched the person you love wrestle with the weight of lies planted years ago. Lies like: “You’re not enough.” “It’s always your fault.”Continue reading “When the Darkness Lingers: Loving and Supporting a Spouse Through Depression and the Weight of Narcissistic Abuse”
Healing From the Invisible Wounds of Emotional Manipulation
You Don’t Just “Get Over” Narcissistic AbuseHealing From the Invisible Wounds of Emotional Manipulation There’s this silent expectation in our culture to just move on. To be okay. To “let the past be the past” and pretend like nothing ever happened. But when the wounds were emotional, spiritual, and deeply psychological—especially when they came fromContinue reading “Healing From the Invisible Wounds of Emotional Manipulation”
Recognizing the Signs: How to Identify a Narcissistic Relationship
As someone who has experienced the challenges of narcissistic relationships firsthand, I feel called to share some insights that might help others navigate these difficult waters. It’s crucial to remember that while we’re called to love others, we’re also meant to protect our hearts and minds. What is a Narcissistic Relationship? A narcissistic relationship isContinue reading “Recognizing the Signs: How to Identify a Narcissistic Relationship”
The Honest Truth: My Journey from Hoarding to Healing
4:30 am. The house is quiet, save for the gentle hum of the coffee maker. As I cradle my steaming mug, I’m hit with a wave of emotions. Today’s not just any day – it’s home appraisal day. And let me tell you, it’s been quite the journey getting here. First things first: this isn’tContinue reading “The Honest Truth: My Journey from Hoarding to Healing”
When God Slams a Door: Finding Hope in Life’s Closed Chapters
It’s one of the most heartbreaking feelings – when a door slams shut and a chapter of your life comes to an abrupt close. The hopes, dreams, and plans you had are suddenly shattered. You’re left with a mix of confusion, disappointment, and maybe even anger. I’ve been there, friend. That gut-punch of realizing somethingContinue reading “When God Slams a Door: Finding Hope in Life’s Closed Chapters”
Healing and Hope: Walking Away from Narcissistic Relationships
Friends, stepping out of a narcissistic relationship is like walking through a storm and finally seeing a ray of light. It’s a journey from confusion and hurt towards healing and clarity. But how do we navigate this path without letting fear and PTSD overwhelm us? How do we hold onto the truth that God isContinue reading “Healing and Hope: Walking Away from Narcissistic Relationships”
Finding Light in the Shadows: A Testimony of Hope and Healing
Hey friends, I want to share with you a very personal piece of my journey, a time when the world seemed to close in around me, and the light was hard to find. Last week, I found myself in a place I hadn’t been in six years—a place so dark, I felt like I wasContinue reading “Finding Light in the Shadows: A Testimony of Hope and Healing”
Living Life with a Purpose 