I’m at the bottom of the pit again. My eyes strain to search for light. At first, I panic. I claw at the dirt and my chest tightens in fear. How did I get here? Why now? Why am I not strong enough to stay buoyant and light? My body knows what’s happening, but my…
Read moreSearch me, O God, and know my heart
When I was in college I took a personality assessment that gave me an interesting result- it said I was 98% extroverted on the introversion/extroversion scale. A staff member reviewed my results and was surprised by my number. “It’s not a bad thing, but you may want to explore healthy ways to stretch yourself in…
Read moreTo the one struggling in silence…
To the one struggling in silence…I wrote you a letter today. I wrote it to myself, too- for the girl years ago who used to hide her sadness. Who was afraid to be seen. Who thought people would only love her if she showed her happy, put-together life. This letter is a reminder to us…
Read moreWhat does God think about OCD?
– I- Chipped Paint You have searched me, Lord, and You know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; You perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways. This week, I sat on a familiar couch across from the…
Read moreA Letter to the Tender Heart
Dear Tender Heart, You and I are cut from the same cloth, so I want to whisper you some words of encouragement. I don’t want to assume to know everything about you or your story, but I hope these words can give you comfort. I picture that we are sitting across from one another at…
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