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April 12, 2024

Overcoming an Abusive Relationship: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Resilience

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… Read more
April 9, 2024

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
April 16, 2025

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
August 18, 2024

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
June 3, 2024

It’s Time

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… Read more
May 15, 2024

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
May 8, 2024

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
May 7, 2024

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
May 6, 2024

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
April 29, 2024

Overcoming Childhood Trauma: Embracing Self-Worth Without Fatherly Validation

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,… Read more
April 25, 2024

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
April 2, 2024

My First Love

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… Read more
April 1, 2024

This Isn’t Love

#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… Read more
February 12, 2024

Finding Peace in Vulnerability: A Journey of Healing and Faith

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… Read more
January 15, 2024

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
January 2, 2024

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
December 5, 2023

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
November 28, 2023

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
April 25, 2024

Favorite Holiday

My favorite holiday is Christmas. I can’t stand the hustle and bustle of the shopping, traffic, and chaos of the holiday season. It makes it so much harder to enjoy.… Read more
April 23, 2024

One Day at a Time

“One Day at a Time-unknown” All my life, my grandmother would sing this song. I never appreciated or understood the true meaning until I was an adult. When times were… Read more
April 22, 2024

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 week, and it gives me… Read more
April 18, 2024

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 to put something comfortable on… Read more
April 18, 2024

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 at FCA Camp, and this… Read more
April 16, 2024

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 didn’t know how I would… Read more
April 11, 2024

5 Things that Bring me Happiness

Five things that bring me happiness: Read more
April 5, 2024

In 10 Years

I’ve tried to avoid doing this, just because I used to be such a planner. I would have my life planned to the tee. Then when things would happen that… Read more

Welcome to my blog!

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.