Written by: Sara Beth Wald This was a really difficult post to sit down and write. Who knew healing generational trauma would sneak up on me this way? In fact, I missed the deadline by three days, which is a big deal for me. Back in my columnist days, I gave birth on a Monday […]
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An Infertility Journey: Building Dreams and Facing Heartbreak
Written by: Meg Fatih In 2020, my husband and I took a big leap. After living together in a city for nearly ten years, we moved to the suburbs and bought our first home. We didn’t know at the time that the real risk we were taking in this move was not financial at all […]
Retinal Detachment Surgery: Finding My Vision Amidst Darkness
My name is Alan Cruz, and I’m 23 years old. I’m an entrepreneur, world traveler, adventurer, and someone who believes in living life to the fullest—even if that means dealing with retinal detachment surgery. From a young age, I’ve always had a natural curiosity that led me to explore the world around me. I was […]
From Survival to Summit: A Domestic Violence Survivor’s Journey
Written by: Kim Hansen If you’re reading this, you’re probably a person used to having to climb mountains to get through life. Maybe you are also a domestic violence survivor, someone who experienced childhood trauma, or you know someone who has survived these challenges. Let me just say: I am with you. It has been […]
Female Entrepreneurs: Jessica Drain, Co-Founder of SewTites
Innovation is a constant driver of progress in the ever-evolving landscape of crafting and sewing. Being innovative is an area where many female entrepreneurs thrive. Jessica Drain, co-founder of SewTites, along with her sister Jamie, have exemplified the spirit of female entrepreneurship by transforming a simple idea into a thriving business that serves the unique […]
The Birth and Deaths That Saved Me: A Healing Journey
Written By: Krista Lindquist (Including excerpts from Krista’s memoir, The Daisy Diaries, and her contribution to The Ancestors Within: Honor and Celebrate Your Sacred Origins) Before turning eighteen, a tragic love triangle nearly ended my life. Within one year, the shock of two unbelievably traumatic accidents involving my former high school boyfriends left me crawling […]
How I Found Radical Self-Acceptance in Overwhelming Adversity
Written by: Chelsey Dotson In early 2018, my life took an unexpected turn that would profoundly reshape the person I was. I had no idea that in a short time, I would be plunged into a world of monumental uncertainties and emotions. I found myself on a journey I never anticipated- one of intense struggle […]
Abandonment Issues: Healing Through Self-Love and Faith
Written by: Kelsey Elizabeth Matthews Looking back on the events and experiences of my childhood, it is easy to see how abandonment issues have shaped me into the woman I am today. There are many themes that I can identify, woven through the tapestry of my life, like the intricate, colorful pattern of a knitted […]
Toxic Love: My Journey From Heartbreak to Healing
Written by: Aunaya Martin I was 20 years old, right on the cusp of turning 21, when the least expected thing happened. I fell in ‘toxic’ love. With a brand new smile and a more positive outlook on life, every part of me was shining. I was finally starting to feel comfortable in my skin. […]
The Road Traveled: My Journey as a TBI Survivor
Written by: Lia Munson as told by Jeremy Schultz. In the sunlit spring of 1997, just weeks shy of completing third grade, I reveled in the freedom of bicycle rides—a passion nurtured by countless excursions alongside my father and two sisters. We often traversed a familiar 4-mile loop near our home, and those are some […]