Thoughts swirled like dust bunnies released from captivity. Self-talk pulled me farther down with each ticking moment. “You’re not good enough.” “No one wants to pick you.” “What makes you think anyone wouldRead More

It’s Christmas Eve morning. The lights of the tree glisten, soft music plays in the background. As is my tradition and in order to prepare my heart for Christmas, I’m sitting with aRead More

Malls, craft fairs, web stores, and many other places are busy with people either trying to find the perfect gift for someone they love or looking for something to add to their ownRead More

“You’re so dependent, it drives me crazy.” “Raise your kids to be independent thinkers.” “Why should I be dependent on anyone else? I’ve got this.” “I want my independence.” “A woman should neverRead More

“God doesn’t love me. He loves the world. Not me.” My mouth dropped open and I worked to recover from the shocking words spoken from a woman I’d known for many years. IRead More

My stomach flipped upside down, but I wasn’t on a Ferris Wheel or a rollercoaster. A battle raged inside of me. I wanted to understand and live a good Christian life but thereRead More

My friends planned to go to the theme park. They didn’t include me. Who had I offended? How could she not have invited me to the party? I immediately felt unloved and unwanted.Read More

Schedules. Lists. Watch the clock, and stay on task. It’s how I grew up. I love, let me say it again, I love checking an item off a list when I’ve accomplished it.Read More

Best. Better. Top. Favorite. That’s all I wanted. Was that too much to ask? I deeply desired to be a favorite aunt of one of my nieces or nephews. I craved being someone’sRead More

My voice shook as my diaphragm trembled. Panic gripped my throat as I worked to get the words out while fearing I wouldn’t be heard. I pushed harder, cupped my hands around myRead More