Category: Faith and Christianity
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Why You Should Wake Up with the Sun
There is a lot of evidence that shows people are generally more productive in the morning and since science and faith are intertwined, I believe there’s a reason God wired us this way. Maybe it is no coincidence that “Early in the morning” appears so often in the Bible. It seems that “early in the […]
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The Truth About Breastfeeding
Before I begin this post, I’d like to acknowledge that every woman’s experience when it comes to feeding her child is unique. Not every woman is able to breastfeed and those who do sometimes experience hardship in that journey. Some encounter obstacles that push them to use formula and others may choose formula just because […]
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EMDR Helped Me Process My Fear of Childbirth
When I found out I was pregnant, I was terrified. I know most women would be overjoyed to know they are growing life inside of them, but I didn’t feel that way. Since high school, I’d been scared of pregnancy and childbirth. It was hard to admit that I didn’t want to be pregnant. When […]
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The Dangers of Anxiety
I live in a body that translates anxiety physically. It is hell. But I didn’t know how dangerous it was until this year. Ever since I was little, I had OCD-like habits. For example, I absolutely hated wearing certain clothes, and not for what they looked like. Rather, I hated the way some of them […]
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10 Reasons I’m Thankful For My Abuser
Remember when we used to write thank you letters to those who gave us gifts at birthday parties? A few days later, your mom would make you map out who gave what and you’d send a personalized letter to each and every attendee. This is a little like that. Except I’m not thanking the person […]
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I Was Almost the Victim of Human-Trafficking
Last night I flew to Bolivia! The flight itself was an adventure. My flight to Lima was without difficulties. In fact, I had the whole row to myself, meaning that I actually got some decent sleep. This proved to be very convenient, as Lima´s airport was a nightmare. I was rushed through security, which I […]