Because, honestly, the church has, as a whole, been extremely irresponsible when it comes to Mental Health concerns & abuse...But, I will no longer stay silent. I will give a voice - finally, a true & honest voice - to my pain, my struggle. I will no longer live in fear or walk on eggshells.
Tag: disappointment
Relief
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters...It is the Lord Christ you are serving." -Colossians 3:23-24 Today's post is part of the wonderful Five Minute Friday tradition that I love so much. And, it's actually Friday. The rules are, write for 5 minutes, no over-thinking, … Continue reading Relief
‘The Lack’: A Story
***The following is an edited excerpt from one of my fictional stories, and is an extreme exaggeration...but is not far off from certain circumstances in my life.*** "Sobbing uncontrollably, I have finally lost my voice from yelling at the popcorn on my ceiling. Where is God? Is He listening to me at all? No one gets … Continue reading ‘The Lack’: A Story
Disappointment
Disappointment=Today I received two rejection letters. One from a job I had recently applied for and one from the magazine I was hoping would give me my first professionally published piece. June 2011 is upon us this week. Now, halfway through the year, I am re-evaluating things. Life is not what I had expected, not where … Continue reading Disappointment