Rediscovering Faith through wounds and signs
The past five years have been marked by struggle and doubt in the faith I once embraced. It’s been a time when the wounds inflicted by those I trusted deeply felt insurmountable.
Superficial Relationships
Betrayal has been a recurring theme in my life, like a magnetic field drawing me into situations where trust was broken. It started with my early experiences with family, where broken promises and unmet expectations marred the foundational bonds.
The Hard Scary Things
Three years ago, I stood at an impossibly wide and daunting crossroad. For nearly twenty years, my job had been more than just a paycheck; it was a cornerstone of my identity. I'd weathered countless challenges and celebrated many victories within those years. But then, my boss, whom I considered a friend, began to unravel.
The Good Death
Saying goodbye to our beloved pets, who are our family members, is never easy— but “pulling the trigger” to say goodbye is unthinkable! We want them all to go peacefully in their sleep, but that is rarely the case.
Graceless Government
I never saw this day coming. I find myself pacing back and forth. Pulling out my calculator, looking at my "in-coming" and my "out-going," I close my eyes…
Grace to forgive
I never thought I would heal from losing our marriage, let alone be friends with my ex-husband. Those words in the same sentence are an oxymoron: "ex" and "friend."
I also never thought I was the one in our marriage who needed to be forgiven
narc encounters of the worst kind
Narcissism, love-bombing, manipulation, and the trauma bond.
Do Unto Self
A few years ago, I started buying flowers for myself randomly. I love flowers. Something about them gets deep in my soul and secretes joy. That joy overflows, and it is just a good thing all around.
The Hoffman Process
Reflecting on my week at Hoffman this morning, I am still so unbelievably grateful for the tools that move me from awareness to experience, then to compassion, and finally, new behavior (change). It’s what Hoffman calls the cycle of transformation. I thank God for ALL of these gifts/tools.