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Forgiveness: Finding Peace and Healing from Resentment
“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… Read more
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Moment of Gloom
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… Read more
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Navigating Grief: Lessons Learned and Healing Strategies
“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… Read more
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Hope in the Midst of Depression
*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,… Read more
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Tips and Quotes for When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
“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… Read more
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Parenting Reflections: Learning and Growing with My Children
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.… Read more
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From Adversity to Empowerment: Recognizing Choices and Building Confidence in Work and Life
“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… Read more
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Finding Grace and Healing Through Suffering: A Testimony
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… Read more
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Chapter 35
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… Read more
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Bring in the New Year
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… Read more
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Embracing Motherhood
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… Read more
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What I would Tell my Younger Self (things I wish I knew)
“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).” Read more
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Better with Age
Something I’ve appreciated more with age is rest. The times that I can just relax, recharge, and do nothing mean so much, and when I don’t get them, I can’t… Read more
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Expressing Gratitude
When I am grateful for something that someone has done for me, I try to express it as openly as I can. If I don’t tell them, I’ll write them… Read more
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Finding Balance
Lately, when I notice that I’m feeling really stressed or overwhelmed, I will journal about everything that’s on my mind. I started going on my morning walks again, and it’s… Read more
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Wasted Time
Lately, I’ve noticed that I’ve been wasting so much time worrying about things that I have no control over. Something else that I waste time doing is scrolling through social… Read more
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Who Shares My Time?
As much as I want to answer this question with my family, I can’t because working Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, I spend most of the time with co-workers. I spend evenings and… Read more
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The Value of Trust and Honesty in Friendship
The qualities that I value most in a friend is trust and honesty. Trust is crucial for me because it is so hard to find someone who you can confide… Read more
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Childhood Memories: Growing Up Without the Internet
Growing up in the early 90’s, before the dial-up, I distinctly remember childhood without the internet. My brothers and I loved to go outside and play with the many children… Read more
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Can I Have it All?
I’ve learned that “having it all” means different things to different people. I can look at someone’s life and, to me, it may look like they have everything. To them,… Read more
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I’m Amaris, a mom of five, wife, holistic doula, and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Through this blog, I will be sharing my journey of growth, healing, life-lessons, and overcoming adversity.
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