Ignoring the Pain Is Easier

May 13, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Ignoring the pain is easier than facing it. Periodt (as the younger folks say). Sitting in shame and guilt and regret is easier than facing the pain and healing from it. One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do is get up from my rut of bitterness, pain, and feeling worthless. I had […]

Four Lessons for Survival

November 1, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

My survivor game is strong! I take blow after blow and I keep getting up. Sometimes I’m dazed a little longer than I want to be and my comeback is a little slow, but baby, I always bounce back!! God is good to me. I’m a walking miracle and a phenomenal woman. As a child, my battle […]

Survivors ROCK!

October 18, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

October is quite a busy month. The thing I’m most passionate about is that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Some time ago, I walked away from an abusive relationship that nearly claimed my mind and my life. Honestly, I’m still putting some of the pieces back together. What matters most is that I am doing well. […]

Healing in Ministry

September 14, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

I am one favored woman. I don’t have the words to express the gratitude that I have for God who has completely turned my life around. I’m humbled by the many times he encourages, teaches, uplift, and loves on me. At a young age, I became a very broken person. As an adult, God gave […]

I’m Tired but Will Not Quit

June 18, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

2018 brought me a surprise — endless grief. One thing after another has brought my heart an incredible amount of pain. I have spent a lot of time talking about my past pain and how I allowed it to make me stronger. Currently, I’m in pain. I’m struggling to tell my current story because it’s still […]