Our bodies really do keep the score. Often our bodies start sending signals long before our hearts and minds slow down enough to pay attention. When we experience grief, it affects our entire being — heart, mind, and body. Grief is a stressor on the whole system. When we avoid addressing grief, or when we … Read more
My Path to Grief Recovery Work For years, I considered going back to school to earn a Master’s in Counseling. I’ve revisited that idea many times. But with high school and college-aged kids, the timing hasn’t felt right. I need to prioritize getting them launched first. And honestly, I kept asking myself a bigger question: … Read more
If you’ve been hurt in church or faith spaces, you’re not alone. If your faith feels complicated, confusing, or messy right now, you’re not alone. As someone who worked in full-time Christian ministry for 16 years, I know firsthand that church experiences can be both deeply beautiful and deeply harmful. Both can be true at the same … Read more