Dear Friend, Depression Won’t Scare Me Away
Numb. Sad. Defeated. Hopeless. When depression hits, it hits hard, trying to devour its latest victim. Depression feels like you’re…
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Numb. Sad. Defeated. Hopeless. When depression hits, it hits hard, trying to devour its latest victim. Depression feels like you’re…
Continue ReadingI’ve seen it all across social media today. “Check on your friends.” “Check on your strong friends.” “Check on your…
Continue ReadingNo, you’re not a single mom for a weekend. I’ve heard it said at social gatherings, in passing at church,…
Continue ReadingWith each of us traveling approximately 700 miles, we agreed to meet in the middle. This would not be a…
Continue Reading"I want to major in journalism. I love writing. I want to be an author," I said. "You can’t do…
Continue ReadingThe other night, I ran to my bed and sobbed. I muffled my cries into my pillow. My chest heaved…
Continue ReadingWhen my sister-in-law had her first baby, feelings of jealousy and anger rose to the surface and caught me off…
Continue ReadingMy son participated in tryouts out for a new travel soccer team at the end of a recreational fall soccer…
Continue ReadingI’ve known her for a long time, and as long as I’ve known her, she’s always been beautiful. Beautiful on…
Continue ReadingToday I was scrolling through my phone when the photos of my daughter's time in the hospital popped up. I…
Continue ReadingI do not like asking for help. I have always considered it a sign of weakness. Even when someone offers…
Continue ReadingIn a moment of vulnerability, I invited you into my deepest pain. Pain buried so deeply that few have seen…
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