Journey to Wholeness: Sharing My Story
One blog post at a time.
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I woke up this morning feeling such discontent with my life. I can say that right now, I am not happy. The tears rolled down my face as I prayed for the strength to get through another long, exhausting day. My life has not been going the way that I’d…
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“Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All the unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to…
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It’s time for me to grieve the realization that you may never love me the way I need you to. It’s time to let go of the unrealistic expectations that I’ve had for you. It’s time to stop living in the past and hoping that our history is enough to…
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“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” -Mark Twain Forgiveness is something that I have really struggled with throughout my life. There have been so many things that people have done to hurt me, and they have really left a dent in…
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*DISCLAIMER: Trigger warning: Suicidal thoughts, depression, abuse. Since the age of 12, depression is something that has been tormenting me. It has stolen much of my joy throughout the years, and it still, every now and then, creeps up on me. As a result of the abuse that I endured…
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“Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it’s faced. “-James Baldwin Overwhelm: to overcome completely in mind or feeling. The feeling of overwhelm is something that I feel just about every day. There are times when I dread going to sleep because the…
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Last week, my oldest son asked me if I wanted to go to get some frozen yogurt with him after work. I felt honored that he would even ask me. He’s now 16, and it’s been hard to connect with him since he became a teenager. Needless to say, I…
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One of the most bittersweet, yet painful things about my stepfather leaving our lives was having to face the reality of my relationship with my dad. When we were young, and my parents were together, he was always there, and there were special times that he would take us to…
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“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious and you get to decide how you use them. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.” —Anna Taylor, writer As the seasons are changing and the flowers are starting to…
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I’m learning so much in this new chapter of self-discovery. The more I start to respect myself and well-being and embracing my self-worth, the less I am able to tolerate disrespect from others. Nor am I able to make excuses for the mistreatment of others. It’s a beautiful thing. The…
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Why does God allow bad things to happen to His children? As a little girl, I had a close relationship with God. I considered Him my friend and sang to Him often. I clung to the things that I learned about Him, and even at my young age, I knew…
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The boy that I met at a Christian School in the middle of nowhere changed the way that I looked at love. After my stepfather left, it left me with a void that I never noticed before. I felt this emptiness and unworthiness. He was gone, and he took my…
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#triggerwarning #childhoodsexualabuse I was five years old, and when family and I went to the new church that my mother would be playing the piano for, and my dad would be a reverend in. That’s when I met him. He was the pastor of the church, and he seemed like…
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Last Sunday, my family and I were in the house getting ready for the week ahead, and I went upstairs to grab something. I came to the top of the steps and went to go down, and all I can remember is my head hitting every step going down. It…
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A few days ago, I celebrated my 35th birthday. As the day quickly approached, I began to feel intense anxiety. It’s funny how, when I was a young girl, I could picture my life at certain ages. The “monumental” birthdays were supposed to be my 18th birthday and my 21st…
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Not your typical New Years Resolution… There’s something about bringing in the New Year that excites me. Yes, I know, it’s just a day that marks a new year, but there’s that chance of redemption for all of the goals that weren’t reached, a time to reflect on the year…
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The things I wish I embraced… Growing up, I never imagined being a mother, let alone, a stay-at-home mother of five. I also didn’t picture getting married and having to quit my job to stay home with my two toddlers because I would no longer be getting help with childcare.…
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“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose (Rom.8:28).”
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The relationships that impact me positively are those where I can be myself without judgment. I also value trust and honesty. My relationships that have these qualities give me a safe space in a world of uncertainty.
● Latest Articles
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Productivity
I feel the most productive when I’m crossing off my to-do list. I love to write down the goals and plans for the day or…
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Time to Unwind
After a demanding day, my ideal night would be taking a long, hot shower, listen to calm music, and do some skincare. Then, I love…
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Dear Teen Mom, Your Life is Just Beginning
Although this post was written a few years ago, but it’s still so relevant for me today. My oldest son has been away this week…
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Random Encounter
One day, I was rushing to work, and I realized that I locked my keys in my car. I was already so discouraged, and I…
● About Me
I’m Amaris, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a wife, mom, and holistic doula learning how to joy in the simple things
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