I don’t go to church anymore. I used to, but it became too draining — too much noise, too much pretense, too many people trying
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Part II: How I Healed After Identity Theft in a Relationship (and Why I Refuse to Expose Them)
Healing after identity theft — not the financial kind, but the relational kind — is complicated. When someone steals your words, your experiences, your personality,
When Performance Masquerades as Faith: Recognizing the Identity Thief
There are some people whose presence in your life leaves a permanent mark — not because of their love or loyalty, but because of how
Growing Up in a Family That Never Grew With Me
Families are supposed to be the first place we learn love, safety, and identity. But in some homes — homes like mine — you grow
When Your Body Remembers Before Your Mind Does
Today something happened that I wasn’t prepared for — not because it was dramatic on the outside, but because of what it stirred inside of
What is Performative Exclusion?
Performative exclusion is when people pretend to include you, but only in ways that highlight your outsider status. It’s not outright rejection. It’s subtle, strategic,
My Voice Unchained 