When I Fall Back Into My Codependency Again I wish I could tell you that once you recognize your codependency, it disappears forever.It doesn’t.There are days when I catch myself slipping back into old patterns. I feel responsible for fixing a problem that isn’t mine. I say “yes” when every part of me is whispering,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed how much stuff we save for later?The good dishes.The expensive candle that smells amazing but apparently must remain unlit until royalty visits. The outfit hanging in the closet waiting for the “right occasion.”The bottle of perfume we use one tiny spritz at a time because we don’t want to run out.And... Continue Reading →
Finding Contentment in Your Circumstances I used to often think contentment will arrive when life finally cooperates. When the diagnosis improves.When the bills are paid.When the relationship heals.When the children are thriving.When life feels easier. Quietly convincing myself that then I’ll be content. But contentment has a funny way of refusing to wait for perfect circumstances. Contentment... Continue Reading →
Yes They Can There was a time when I believed grief and gratitude were opposites. I thought if I was truly grateful, I shouldn't still be grieving. And if I was grieving deeply, maybe I wasn't appreciating the blessings God had given me. I've come to believe they can sit side by side. Grief doesn't... Continue Reading →
When I was younger, being lost usually involved a wrong turn, a paper map, and a sense of adventure not knowing where I was going but enjoying the journey anyways. These days, being lost looks different. You can be sitting in your favorite chair, drinking coffee, and still feel completely lost. For me, feeling lost... Continue Reading →
When Life GiveGives You Trials
There are seasons in life when it feels like the waves don’t pause long enough for you to find your footing. One trial ends and before the dust even settles, another begins. You start to wonder if you’re being tested… or simply worn down. When life continues to give you trials, it can feel deeply... Continue Reading →