Hope as a Codependent vs Hope as a Christian Hope wears two different faces depending on who is holding it. I know this all to well, with three failed toxic marriages. I hoped that if I did the right thing they would change. I did this with my children as well. If their behavior was... Continue Reading →
Taking a Stand… and Standing in it In my last blog, I wrote about taking a stand. For someone who is a recovering codependent, that is never easy. It requires intention, courage, and a willingness to be uncomfortable. There are moments when we have to strengthen that part of ourselves and simply say, “enough is... Continue Reading →
When Taking a Stand Feels Like Standing Alone I was doing great yesterday… right up until my phone rang. It wasn’t that kind of call. No tragedy, no emergency. Just unexpected. The kind that quietly shifts the ground beneath your feet without asking permission. A friend called to tell me about a meeting at a... Continue Reading →
Monday feels like a clean sheet of paper. There is something powerful about a new beginning. It does not have to be dramatic or life-changing. Sometimes it is simply the quiet decision to try again. A new week gives us that chance. It offers space to reset, reflect, and move forward with intention. Last week... Continue Reading →
Do you ever wake up and wish you could do things differently? Some days hit differently and I am okay with my current limitations. Other days I just want my old self back. Where I could walk without assistance, where I could drive and visit family or friends. Where I could not be completely dependent... Continue Reading →
If you know anything about me one thing is for sure, Grace is not my middle name. It started in 2023 when I had my first fall from losing my balance and breaking my right hip. Then in 2024 my husband and I decided we were going to start 2024 right with a trip to... Continue Reading →
Passage To Finding Me: Living With M.S. 