Saying Yes, When All I Want To Say Is No.

I hate the word no. Maybe because I don’t understand why I’ve heard it so much, at least in the past year and a half. Over and over again, I’ve prayed for different issues and the answer that keeps coming back is No. No, that door is closed. No, that...

Thank You for Being There ❤️

Next Saturday my family and I will be hosting my Dad’s memorial service. It’s hard to write that. It’s also hard to comprehend that almost a month ago my Dad’s accident happened. Part of me is dreading the service because it’s like closing a chapter and opening...

A Hallowed Out Life

Life, It hits you like a flash flood. No warning, just chaos, confusion, grief and pain. For me, grief has been coming in waves. When it comes, it tumbles me hard. My feet desperately searching and straining for the rock I once had a firm stance on. Another wave, and...

Fighting Fear: The Fear of Depression

INTRODUCTION: When I started writing on Fighting Fear , one of the first people I asked is my friend, Kristi. I have only known Kristi for a year and a half, but I cannot imagine life without her. She has become one of my dearest friends. The one thing I love about...