When I select songs to sing or record as covers, I’m meticulous in choosing ones that resonate deeply with my life story. The old hymn, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” holds a special place on my Spotify playlist and is often on repeat. It reverberates through every facet of my life, particularly over the last…

Motherhood – this whirlwind of emotions that sweeps you up, spinning you through exhaustion, guilt, love, overwhelm, and blessings every single day. From the moment you start dreaming about your baby to those final weeks of pregnancy, it’s this wild ride of mixed feelings. You’re constantly torn between craving a moment of peace and…

As we delve into this topic, I want to express my unwavering support for adoption as something significant and guided by divine purpose. From my perspective, adoption closely resonates with the teachings of God, as we see in James 1:27: “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit…

You can use the term “emotional immaturity” to identify behavior and determine whether a friendship is physically and mentally beneficial to you. Some adults do not grow up, which is unfortunate. Often, the world they live in is one of dependency, social anxiety, lack of boundaries, and low self-esteem. There is a common tendency…

February 28, 2020   – The start of this year has been a whirlwind! We finished 2019 with Alex graduating and having our sweet James appear in the world two weeks early. One week after bringing James back from the hospital, we decided to look into renting a house, but things took a turn when we realized buying…

I seldom express my political viewpoints, opting to absorb diverse perspectives attentively, sometimes finding amusement in the absurdity of specific ideas. My political involvement remained minimal throughout my upbringing, even upon reaching voting age. When compelled to participate in the voting process, I swiftly scanned the ballot, marking every candidate affiliated with the “Republican”…

As someone who values loyalty, the abrupt end of friendships has always deeply affected me. Like many, I’ve experienced the ebb and flow of friendships. The process of drifting apart from friends, though natural, is always challenging. Initially, I believed that childhood friendships were meant to last a lifetime. So, when these connections dissolved…

SOME DAYS ALL I’M KNOWN AS IS A MOTHER AND NOT A PERSON WHO HAS AN IDENTITY SEPERATE FROM MOTHERHOOD…. There is something beautiful about being a mother. It is an experience like no other. But with it comes a multitude of changes. Mothers are keenly aware of how important it is to care…

Chicago-based therapist Rachel Kazes has said that a name change can be a powerful tool for survivors—a way to regain control after trauma. When a perpetrator repeatedly uses someone’s name, even hearing it later can feel unsafe. For some, choosing a nickname or middle name becomes a way to create distance and breathe again.…