Tell Me More

How often have I misunderstood?How often have I closed out another’s pain to avoid my own?How often?Recently, I’ve endeavored to be a tad bit more open.  It hasn’t exactly gone well.  The other day I was with someone and they asked how I was doing.  “I’m struggling,” I said. “I wish I had community.”Sadness crossed their eyes and for a moment my body relaxed.  I knew they couldn’t...

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Review: I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die (+Giveaway)

I received this book from the publisher through their book launch program and was not required to write a positive review. As soon as I read Sarah’s note that my, the reader’s, safety is more important than finishing the book I knew this wasn’t going to be like any other book.  The pages are full of grace, vulnerability, and validation for both fellow sufferers and those who love them.  Sarah...

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Night

  When the darkness closes inAnd there is no hope withinStill I will swimWaves crashingWater risingUnsurprisingEyes closedSoul wearyAll is drearyHope leeryLight is gone.All alone.No more home.Left to roam.Shore is fadingSick and waitingStill I will s...

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