Author: Vesna

As a young girl growing up in a conservative Christian household, Joshua Harris’s book “I Kissed Dating Goodbye” significantly influenced my understanding of relationships, sexuality, and faith. Its rigid principles and uncompromising stance on purity culture left an indelible mark on my psyche, shaping my perceptions of love and intimacy…

It wasn’t until October of last year that I finally found a name for the chronic pain that has plagued me for the past five years. During this time, I’ve endured widespread pain throughout my body, chronic headaches, dizzy spells, sleep disturbances, numbness, and unexplained nausea. Unfortunately, my medical journey…

For years, I carried a burden deep within me, a secret that weighed heavy on my soul and cast a shadow over every aspect of my life. It’s a story I’ve kept hidden, buried beneath layers of shame and fear, but today, I find the strength to break the silence…

Many people avoid learning from adoptees because adoption is considered a touchy subject. You are not weak or broken because you were adopted. On the contrary, it can make you stronger. Adoptees are often treated as though their adoption defines them, but it isn’t the reason behind everything adoptees do…