My gracious and brave friend lives across the ocean and goes to bed when I’m waking up. She is an encourager and a writer (even though she doesn’t know it, yet). She calls me “She Wolf” — fiercely focused, eyes fixed to pounce, to take …
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Soul Care Sisters One thing I’ve learned on this road to recovery is that I absolutely cannot walk it alone. I’d be lost without my Sisters in Christ, offering encouragement and support. After attending a Soul Care Saturday event, one thing we discussed was knowing …
Read MoreDo you need a Battle Buddy?
Back in 2011, I joined a recovery support group for women who’ve experienced sexual betrayal. One blessing that came from my participation was meeting Gigi, my “battle buddy”. She became my go-to whenever I needed encouragement, and I did the same for her. Sometimes a …
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I had a fender-bender last week. I was so sad about it. Prior to the accident, my nearly 15 year-old car had been very reliable and accident-free. You could say I’m sentimental. (You would know it by my stickers on the rear window.) There had …
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