Because not all tiredness is the same, and mislabeling it keeps you stuck “I’m just tired.” As a Christian therapist, I hear those words often. Maybe you’ve said them recently. Maybe you find yourself saying them more than you’d like. It comes out so easily because it feels ...
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God Who Carries vs The Idols We Carry
This week, I’m sitting in Isaiah 46, and one thing that’s rising to the surface for me. We all carry something. Not just responsibilities or roles, but deeper than that. We carry what we believe will hold us up. What will keep us steady. What will make us feel secure when life shifts. And ...
Cracked But Carried: Leading While Healing
Recently, I had the privilege of being the Keynote Speaker at Total Women Outreach Ministry’s Women’s History Celebration in Laurinburg, NC. My topic was Cracked But Carried: Leading While Healing. It was such a beautiful event. Women being honored across so many walks of life. Teachers. ...
Self-Care vs Soul Care: Why Self-Care Is Not Enough
Self-care restores your energy. Only soul care restores your alignment. You booked the massage. You took the long weekend. You started going to bed before midnight. You said no to the extra meeting and yes to a slower Saturday morning. And still, something feels off. You are rested in your body ...
Managing Someone Else’s Emotions Is Exhausting
There’s a woman I once worked with who could tell what kind of evening she was going to have before her husband even spoke. If the front door closed a little harder than usual, she adjusted. If his footsteps were heavier, she recalibrated. If he was quiet at dinner, she immediately began ...
What “Understanding Me” Looks Like in Relationships
Why Love Isn’t Enough Without Clarity in Relationships Honestly, I really cannot answer the question because one size does not fit all when it comes to being understood. Let me explain. There’s a scene in the movie Beyond the Lights that’s always stuck with me, not because it’s ...
