Living in the possibilities and pursuing purpose.
When the bad got worse and everyone departed, I stood firm. I’m not confident I was wanted, though. The more I stayed, the more despised I became. Eventually, I left you to do what you wanted to do.
“It’s not a disconnection. It’s a reconnection with better wires.”
..all the words in the world can’t fix this.
He met people in their sin, forgave and instructed them to stop. He called out their truth and showed deep love for their soul through His mercy. I can’t think of one example where he chased them down without accountability and self-denial.
Being right in our feelings is not being righteous to God.
I wake up every morning to an absence I never prepared for. How do parents ever prepare their hearts for moments like this? Addiction continues to steal precious lives.
In 2021, more than 46 million people in the United States aged 12 or older had at least one substance use disorder, and only 6.3% had received treatment. Moreover, people who use drugs are facing an increasingly dangerous drug supply, now often tainted with fentanyl. Approximately 107,000 people died of drug overdoses in 2021, and 37% of these deaths involved simultaneous exposure to both opioids and stimulant drugs. Drug use and addiction represent a public health crisis, characterized by high social, emotional, and financial costs to families, communities, and society.
I make hard decisions daily. None of it felt Christian or motherly. All of it shattered my heart.
God always knew the power of the mind would be the greatest challenge to the power of free will. Easily deceived, our senses are a target for Satan.
Families choose to disconnect from addiction for various reasons- usually justifiably. They do not need guilt or shame for that heartbreaking decision that probably came years and years after trying to do all they could to help.
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I'm someone who has always had a deep passion for literature and writing. From a young age, I've been captivated by the power of words and the way they can transport us to different worlds, open our minds to new ideas, and connect us with people and experiences that are distant from our own. Whether it's immersing myself in a classic novel, jotting down my thoughts in a journal, or crafting my own creative stories, writing and literature have always been an essential part of my life. I'm excited to continue exploring this rich and rewarding field, and to share my thoughts and insights with others who share my love for all things literary.
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"When I am writing, I am trying to find out who I am..." --Maya Angelou
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