..”I allowed myself to die before I am dead.”.. This is the raw truth of being done. Finding yourself at a place of hopelessness and fighting for the will to carry on.
New Podcast- “The Day Their Addiction Took Me Down”
2022 Word of the Year- “Awaken to Peace”
How does one survive the war? They never engage in the battle. Step away from the friction and choose to be separate and live.
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Their Addiction ~My Journey- “Totally Wrecked”
This vehicle was the only home they had because drugs own all decisions right now- along with the consequences.
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2022 Word of the Year ‘Awaken”- I Failed God
Another blindfold melts away. For all I can see, there are still layers to go. In my hurting heart, it feels bigger than my mind can grasp. I didn't fail my children, but I cannot lie, my church is hard truth statement is dark.
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Poetry- “Temporary Place”
One day, I will go home.
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Five Minute Friday- Writing Challenge-“Important”
What flows from our heart should be life-giving, and our hearts should be an abundant river teeming with God's Word and flowing with His love. In the case of loved ones in addiction, their darkness can slowly consume us.
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Their Addiction ~My Journey, “Emotion Shutdown”
I was never the savior, medic, therapist, or pastor my kids needed. I was not called to that role. Fulfilling their everything was not my purpose. I had to let go. That’s when I found freedom from addiction and became reacquainted with my freedom in Christ Jesus. Funny, his freedom doesn’t feel like imprisonment.
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Five Minute Friday- “Expectation Beyond This World”
The Holy Spirit reminds me it is always with me. Refueled with the expectation of comfort through the trials, I refocus on what matters in life. I remember what I can control and rely on- the love of my Father and the expectation of eternity with him.
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Their Addiction~My Journey, “You Don’t Float”
I can’t adequately explain this battle. Watching a loved one attach the shackles and lock the key to their prison cell. Frantic to escape, yet comfortable in their addiction zone. They believe they are paralyzed in this place forever. However, the entire time they hold the key to a lock that is latched from the …
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Their Addiction~My Journey, “Please Live”
The words ‘working a program’ don’t always sit well with people. So call it your recovery plan, your living agenda, your addiction success manifesto, or your SURVIVAL plan!
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