Most people in the church have no idea what it is like to be a Pastor’s kid. I, myself, can admit that I had an opinion or perception of what they would look like. They’re often treated like royalty in the church. They are loved…
What is spiritual abuse? According to Oakley & Humphreys (2019), “Spiritual abuse is a form of emotional and psychological abuse. It is characterized by a systematic pattern of coercive and controlling behavior in a religious context. Spiritual abuse can have a deeply damaging impact on…
As difficult as it is to admit, church hurt is real and it does exist. This is what makes it so hard to talk about. We feel guilty to admit that the church, or the people in it, hurt us. It happens for a variety…
Coping and waiting with infertility can actually happen simultaneously. I also believe that you can be content and contend at the same time. I can be content in most areas of my life, my marriage, my family, my job, and in other relationships, while I…
In case you haven’t read my blog post about my infertility journey, I would suggest starting there to get an overall idea about what I’ve been through. I wanted to spend time talking specifically about IVF in this post. First, I am grateful for having…
Infertility affects 1 in 8 women in the United States. It’s hard to admit that I am 1 in 8 women. I never imagined being in this place. I never thought that I would be that woman who would have difficulty having kids. For so…