Tag: Emotional Healing
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When the Vapor Clears: Learning to Live From What Lasts
“We spend way too much time worrying about things that are fleeting — vapor — that in the grand scheme of eternity mean nothing.” Christine Caine Read that statement again. It’s true, isn’t it? Someone says something that hurts your feelings? Vapor. You don’t get the job or promotion you wanted? Vapor. It rains during… Read more
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When Words Mean More Than We Intended
Some mornings begin with quiet reflection, but others begin with conversations that stay with you long after the day gets moving. My daughter and I found ourselves talking about the power of words — how they can land softly or sharply, how they can heal or harm, and how often the impact has less to… Read more
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When Grief Wakes You Up: Healing, Identity, and the God Who Holds Us
Healing rarely announces itself. It doesn’t knock politely or wait until you have margin to deal. It doesn’t ask whether you’re ready, rested, or emotionally prepared. Healing often begins in the moments when life cracks open, whether gently or violently, and something you didn’t even know was still there rises to the surface. I didn’t… Read more
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Out from Under My Mother’s Wing: A Journey of Pain, Growth, and Freedom
Under My Mother’s Wing; In Her Shadow How my mother’s early trauma shaped the power dynamic in our relationship My mother was a force—complicated, commanding, and deeply shaped by the circumstances of her own upbringing. For much of my life, I existed under my mother’s wing. In her shadow. When my mother was around ten… Read more