I survived

  • Silent Ache, Spoken Faith

    Up at 3 a.m., aching — body, mind, and heart. This isn’t a cry for pity. It’s a surrender. A quiet decision to stop carrying what’s not mine and let Jesus do what only He can. 🍷 “Because what God… Continue reading

    Silent Ache, Spoken Faith
  • Invisible, Until I’m Not

    I’m not comfortable in the spotlight, but I still crave connection. Compliments make me squirm, but parenting heals pieces of me I thought were permanent. This is a story about wounds, daughters, and the invisible work of healing. ✨ Read… Continue reading

    Invisible, Until I’m Not
  • Little Piece of Crap

    Sometimes it takes a kid’s blunt honesty to remind us how much we’re all just trying to figure it out. This post isn’t about judgment—it’s about showing up as our real selves, checking in on each other, and creating space… Continue reading

    Little Piece of Crap
  • Still I Float

    My bones creak, my head drums, and the world feels too loud. But somewhere deep within, I still find the strength to float. This poem is for the days when you’re carrying it all and still show up anyway. #PoetryCommunity… Continue reading

    Still I Float
  • The Day in the Pasture

    In his eyes, I saw the past — fields of tall grass, old friends, and the freedom of youth. This is a tribute to my Dad, a reflection on the weight he carried, the world he watched change, and the… Continue reading

    The Day in the Pasture
  • Fueled by Faith, Coffee, and a Touch of Chaos

    What keeps me going? Faith, coffee, and the unshakable need to not crash and burn—literally. Chronic illness doesn’t take a day off, so neither can I. This post is a raw and real look at how I manage my mental,… Continue reading

    Fueled by Faith, Coffee, and a Touch of Chaos
  • Uncommon Emma- The Knower

    She didn’t choose this life. But she was made for it. Emma sees what others miss. Feels what others deny. She’s a knower—divinely gifted and painfully aware. In her quiet world, shadows linger just beneath the surface, and today, one… Continue reading

    Uncommon Emma- The Knower