Embarking on a path of self-discovery and personal growth is a profound and deeply personal experience—one that requires peeling back the layers we have accumulated over time and rediscovering the essence of who we truly are. It is a journey of introspection, healing, and courage—courage to face the shadows, to…
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Growing Up in Silence Childhood is often painted as a time of laughter, warmth, and unconditional love. But for some, it’s a quieter place — a landscape of longing and unanswered questions. Imagine growing up with a single mother who is physically present but emotionally distant, while a father’s absence…
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When People Judge You Not Knowing You I spent many years trying to live up to other people’s expectations — squeezing myself into molds that were never meant for me — just to make others happy. The trouble with this was that no one ever truly knew the real me.…
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When Life Reminds You to Slow Down I was in the middle of feeling overwhelmed when it happened. I was colouring a picture from my journaling Bible and thought ‘There’s so much detail to cover! I’ll never get this all colored today.’ And in that quiet, anxious moment, a clip…
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A Psalm of the Resilient Heart O Lord, You have seen my silent cries,The ache of a child unheard and unseen.I wandered the halls of my own soul,Longing for love, for a place to belong. My mother’s voice echoed like a shadow,Present, yet distant — a ghost of embrace.I stretched…
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Embracing Your Self-Worth Before reading on, I just wanted to point out the photo in this post. As I was rummaging through some old documents in my hope chest, I found this collage. I remember having moments of creativity back in university, and in one of those moments I felt…
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When Isaiah promises beauty for ashes, he was encouraging us to look forward and herald a new covenantal relationship with God—one so radiant that the truth of it would cause people to display His splendor. Isaiah was reminding us that the things of this world will pass away, and we…
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Year four at university is when I realized just how broken I was. I had failed a total of ninety (90) university credits which meant in order to graduate in May 2002, I had to take 3 extra credit courses on top of the 10 I was enrolled in for…
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Understanding Childhood Trauma Childhood trauma refers to adverse experiences that occur during formative years and can significantly impact emotional and psychological development. These experiences manifest in various forms, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect, and exposure to domestic violence. Each type of trauma can leave indelible marks on a…