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: Life Unmasked
Real – 5MF
It's Saturday! (Right?!?) So, here's is my ever late 5 Minute Friday post. The theme this week: Real. Ready? GO: "Do you have an imagination?" This question started the friendship of my forever BFF and I...I don't know, but in 5th grade, that seemed like the most important thing in the world. I have always had a great … Continue reading Real – 5MF
tRUTH @ 10
I spend a lot of time acting like I have it all together & am able to get up each day and push forward... But, the TRUTH is, I'm always exhausted. I like to act like I can do everything on my own. But, the TRUTH is, any energy I have comes from Him, because I … Continue reading tRUTH @ 10
Life Unmasked: Living Worthy
"Whatever happens, live in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ" - Philippians 1:27For the past couple of weeks, I have been FAILING at this. Absolutely failing...more thoughts than not have been on the things of this world, on what will make me happy, on how I can just get by in this life.Apathy … Continue reading Life Unmasked: Living Worthy
New Direction
This weekend I was blessed to attend a Bay Area Christian Writers' Conference at Redwood Chapel. As a writer, it was a wonderful blessing to get instruction from professionals. As a Christian, it was great to be in a place of fellowship with others seeking God's plan for their lives.While there, my brain was filled … Continue reading New Direction
Letter to Me
There has been a lot on my mind lately, and I have been distracted from blog writing (and writing in general) because of it. So, in today's Life: Unmasked post, I am writing a letter to me in senior year in H.S. ...A reminder of what I've been through, and an encouragement that I can get through … Continue reading Letter to Me
Life: Unmasked – A Block
For over a week and a half now I have been experiencing writers block unlike any I have known for a long while. This is unfortunate because I am not only trying to build my readership here, but I am also in the middle of a book project that I feel very passionate about.During this … Continue reading Life: Unmasked – A Block
Life: Unmasked – God Works
Everyone who knows me knows that fall is my favorite time of year. I love the colder weather, longer nights, the sights and smells. I love the chili and cornbread; the hot chocolate. I love the crunchy, colorful leaves, and I especially love football! However, until today, I have yet to really enjoy it this year. … Continue reading Life: Unmasked – God Works
Lighthouse
This week I have been In Search of Beauty and a life unmasked & completely lain bare - because Life must be both to be bearable.Though the above picture is not form this week, it is a scene I have returned to in my mind a few times this week. In the midst of confusion, … Continue reading Lighthouse
