When I moved away from home at the age of 18, I not only walked away from my family, but also anything having to do with God. I was taught to fear God and not the kind of fear that translates to ... Read More about My Abortion
My Journal
The Wonder of It All
I opened the screen door and stepped out onto the one concrete step we had at our small rented home on a farm in what used to be our small town of Culpeper. Always barefoot, I run toward the tire ... Read More about The Wonder of It All
Your Heart Speaks Louder Than Your Words
“Being wanted, welcomed, invited and included are some of the most mending experiences on the planet.” Adele Ahlberg Calhoun Have you ever been invited, but had a gut feeling you weren’t really ... Read More about Your Heart Speaks Louder Than Your Words
Kiley Jeffries…Faith in Times of Uncertainty
Growing up, I always knew I wanted to be an at-home mom. I wanted to work too, but I had hoped that I could work from home once my children reached a certain age. I have never been one to dream of a ... Read More about Kiley Jeffries…Faith in Times of Uncertainty
The Connection Between Anxiety and Humility
I have struggled with anxiety my whole life. Some of it was attributed to my environment. Some of it could be hereditary. A lot of it was self-induced due to my excessive alcohol and drug usage. Since ... Read More about The Connection Between Anxiety and Humility
What’s It All For?
This past Saturday, I really struggled with depression and keeping my head above water. We had just attended yet another funeral where addiction claimed another life. Lately I have posted about my ... Read More about What’s It All For?