I have been unusually quiet in this space, the very place where my soul finds the room to exhale, releasing the thoughts and words that build within me until they finally find their way tumbling out. Whenever I write I try to write for someone else. I think about the things that I have struggled ... Read More about When You’re an Author Who’s Lost Her Words
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HARD LESSONS LEARNED FROM A TWO YEAR OLD
Lessons from a two-year old For the last three days I have been angry, short, and frustrated with my kids... especially my precious two year old. The secret fear arising within... that old-angry Ang is back again. Maybe I am not so different. Maybe I haven't learned these lessons yet. Maybe ... Read More about HARD LESSONS LEARNED FROM A TWO YEAR OLD
The Secret Shame of Depression: offering hope to the hurting
The secret shame of depression... It's cold, wet, dark, and dreary. The wind is not gentle but feels assaulting as the raindrops splatter against my face. It's unrelenting. I cannot seem to move as my duck boots are stuck in the sinking mud. My feet feel heavy as led, along with my heart ... Read More about The Secret Shame of Depression: offering hope to the hurting
When You Find Yourself Teetering Between Faith and Uncertainty
Teetering between faith and uncertainty... It seems as though we have been in a season of uncertainty. We humans don't care for uncertainty much do we? We like a clear plan, lists that work out, assurance of security. Normally, I will wait until I'm on the other side of whatever hurt or ... Read More about When You Find Yourself Teetering Between Faith and Uncertainty
to the mom who struggles with being a safe place
You're supposed to be my safe place!" My six year old screamed, as she ran away from me. She had been holding something in her hands and I asked her to give it to me. She refused. In that moment I thought, "oh no not today! You are not going to win this one little girl!" Instead of allowing ... Read More about to the mom who struggles with being a safe place