I craved belonging. Not to belong to a group, but to belong to something more than mental illness, shame, sadness, and fear.
Five Minute Friday- Day 22 of 31 Writing Challenge
Prompt Word: Sense What's ahead?
Mental Health ~ The Journal #51, “War Against Anxiety”
We fight anxiety from within. As a believer, that means Jesus is already there.
Five Minute Friday- Day 21 of 31 Writing Challenge
Prompt Word: Person Who I am.
Five Minute Friday-Day 12 of 31 Writing Challenge
First is really last.
Lost & Found- “It’s Part of Life”
Then, she guessed my age, "What are you, almost 40?" (Bless her little heart!)
"Well, a bit past 40."
"Oh, then, it's time. Isn't it fun. Once you hit 40, things go downhill."
Five Minute Friday- Day 7 of 31 Writing Challenge
Today, I admitted something out loud-I am exhausted. The tug on my heart is more than I can bear. To withstand more of the same is beyond my ability.
Lost & Found- What’s Getting Old About?
I don't want to be this person. This early aging woman. I don't know how to change this trajectory, or how to embrace it.
Five Minute Friday-Day 5 of 31 Writing Challenge
Only other women who've dealt with the pain of pornography would understand. I desire a fresh start but I fear a fresh start.
Mental Health ~ The Journal #46
I noticed this week that I am losing focus quickly, am incredibly fatigued, and lost. If I don't write it down, I forget. All of these are my warnings blinking brightly.


