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…
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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….
Managing Someone Else’s Emotions Is Exhausting
Many Christian women have been taught to be patient, understanding, and slow to anger. Those are beautiful qualities. However, somewhere along the way, patience turned into emotional over-functioning.
What “Understanding Me” Looks Like in Relationships
One of the things I’ve noticed over the years is how often we confuse love with understanding. We assume that if someone cares about us, they should naturally get us. That shared history, proximity, or time spent together should somehow translate into emotional insight.
I Give More Than I Receive: The Emotional Cost of Proving You Are Enough
In your closest relationships, you often give more than you receive. Not because anyone explicitly demands it, but because it feels natural to you. Responsible. Like the loving thing to do.
Dealing with Rejection: When People Say “You Think You’re Better Than Everyone”
You would assume that as you get healthier, the people who love you would cheer the loudest. But often, the opposite happens. It’s the one I hear constantly in my therapy sessions. It isn’t the pain of the trauma itself;…
