Today I discovered that grief is not made of sadness alone. Most of the day was sadness. Heavy sadness. The kind that settles into your
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Day Two: The Weight of Grief
Day two was no different than day one. The shock wore off, but the grief remained. Maybe that’s what day two really is. The day
Day One: The Aftermath of No Contact
Day One I didn’t expect to feel this much grief. For months, maybe even years, I could see this day coming. I had been preparing
When the Illusion Shatters
When the Illusion Shatters We often think of disillusionment as a slow fade, but when it happens to a childhood idol, it feels like a
The Sinister Minister: A Story of Mimicry, Boundaries, and Spiritual Protection
There are seasons in life when we encounter people who approach us with a smile but carry intentions we can feel long before we can
7 Signs You’re Still Bitter from Narcissistic Abuse (and How I’m Learning To Let Go)
Healing from narcissistic abuse isn’t just about cutting ties. It’s about dealing with the residue that lingers long after the person is gone. Sometimes you