Embracing Christmas …when it’s less than perfect
I am all about traditions, routine, order, and knowing what to expect. When plans change, it can be very triggering…
Shame
Baby Steps: His light breaks my chains.
Something really big happened in me during that facedown laid flat prayer time. He lifted me and He gave me…
Baby Steps: He lifted me.
It was my hardest counseling session so far because I said the hard stuff. I slowly put words together to…
Baby Steps: He fills me with praise.
March 18, 2013 My counselor invited me to join a small group of women for eight sessions to work on…
Baby Steps: He shields me from shame.
3/1/2013 I could only think of two words. Just two. I’m angry. The little girl inside me was awake…
Baby Steps: He washes me.
It was my worst flashback. It felt like I was being crushed and my ribs were going to pop in…
Baby Steps: My Help comes from the Lord
I was two months into therapy, and I still hadn’t told my husband. I asked him if there was anything…
Why I Didn’t Tell: This Is Why
I was sexually abused throughout my childhood and I kept the secrets until I was 38 years old. I started…
Pink Elephants & A Faithful God
2016 was a rough year. It was also the year I was intending to put a lot of energy into…