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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, and my parents were together, he was always there, and there were special times that he would take us to our favorite playgrounds and make…
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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 at FCA Camp, and this has been the first time that he’s been away by himself. As he’s been away, I’ve just been reflecting on his life, and God’s grace.…
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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 disrespect from others. Nor am I able to make excuses for the mistreatment of others. It’s a beautiful thing. The first abusive relationship that I’ve…
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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 a void that I never noticed before. I felt this emptiness and unworthiness. He was gone, and he took my innocence, self-worth, and self-esteem. I…
She Gracefully Prevails 