Tag: love
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Finding Joy in Unexpected Places
Discovering Gratitude and God’s Faithfulness in Every Season The holiday season, in recent years, has carried a special kind of weight for me…a mix of joy, longing, and reflection. Since my divorce, holidays, especially the ones so rooted in family traditions, have been a source of complexity. My heart often aches for what I deeply…
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Loving People Well
Love isn’t just about what we feel—it’s about how we show up for the people we care about. This post dives into what it means to love intentionally, selflessly, and in ways that truly matter.
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Gratitude in Hard Seasons
Finding Light When Life Gets Hard Hey, y’all! So, we’re diving into gratitude today, but from a place you may not expect. This isn’t just about counting blessings when everything is going smoothly; it’s about finding gratitude in the messy, unpredictable, and even painful seasons. As we approach the holiday season, I’m reminded of how…
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Unraveling the Lies
Confronting the Deep-Seated Beliefs that Shaped Me Disclaimer: This post reflects my personal journey of discovering deep-seated beliefs and patterns that influenced my relationships. It is not meant to blame or shame anyone involved in my past but to share my experience in hopes of encouraging others who may be struggling with similar challenges. Healing…
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Abandonment’s Legacy
Our early experiences can have a profound impact on how we navigate relationships as adults. For years, I didn’t realize how much my past was influencing my present—shaping my actions, my expectations, and even my sense of self-worth. It wasn’t until I started recognizing these patterns that I began the journey toward healing. Along the…
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When Truth Shatters Trust
Uncovering the truth about my father shook me, but what followed was an even greater test—the realization that someone I deeply trusted had kept this secret from me for my entire life. The discovery left me questioning everything I thought I knew about family and trust. The path to rebuilding after such a deep wound…
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The Phantom Father
For years, I fought to earn his love, convinced that his absences were reflections of my own shortcomings. I was sure that if I could just try harder, be better, he would finally choose me. Then, at 35, I discovered the truth that unraveled everything I thought I knew about myself.
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To the Woman Who Never Felt Good Enough
Hey Girl! I see you. I see those parts of you that have always craved validation, longing for someone to tell you that you’re enough just as you are. You’ve carried that weight for so long, haven’t you? It’s like a shadow that’s always there, whispering that you need to do more, be more, achieve…
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Resilience Rising: Transforming Trauma
Family, it’s been a minute! I’ve been writing, but hadn’t posted anything here, somehow they all turn into facebook statuses. I realized once I typed this status that maybe this one should’ve been a blogpost, so here we are… So, picture this: you’re on FaceTime with a friend, pretty normal conversation, and suddenly the conversation…
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2022 Win #1
At the end of every year, I take time to reflect on the year’s wins, losses, lessons, etc. I’m starting a little earlier than usual. (Blame The Best Man: the Final Chapters…lol) I’ve struggled with rejection most of my life. So much so, that it has often kept me from taking risks or stepping out…
UnShaded Revelations 