Chained to a past of mistakes. Swallowed up in shame. Shackled in regrets. Drowning in fear. Bound by too many cares of this world. Silently suffering from gaping soul wounds. Panic and anxiety always simmering just beneath that surface smile. This was my self-contained prison for many years. Trapped within the confines of my own mind, held captive by the memories that plagued my thoughts.… Read More »You Must Become Captivated to be Set Free
This post contains affiliate links. You may see full disclosure here. Body|Soul|Spirit Humans are incredibly complex beings. We were created with an intricate body made up of amazing parts and systems. Inside this body lives a soul comprised of mind, will, and emotions, and a spirit in which resides our deepest meaning, purpose, and eternal selves. All of these parts are beautifully interconnected inside the breathtaking… Read More »The Spiritual Side of Relational Trauma
When a deep injury is done to us, we never heal until we forgive. –Nelson Mandela Parenting children from hard places is difficult for many reasons, but one of the most challenging parts is living with the behaviors, wounds, and pain in our children that are a result of the abuse of someone else. We live in the aftermath and it isn’t pretty. The wounds… Read More »The Importance of Forgiveness in Healing Trauma
Children of Addiction: We are Warriors One of my passions is to spread awareness of childhood trauma through the stories and experiences of others. In this post, I’m honored to feature Hannah, an adult child of an addict, as she courageously shares her traumatic childhood experiences as well as the hope and healing she has since found. I pray you find understanding, encouragement, and hope… Read More »Children of Addiction: We are Warriors
“Three Weeks to Forgiveness: God’s Redemption in the Dark Places of Addiction” Addiction is increasingly prevalent in our society. It seems most people have been affected by alcohol or drug addiction in some way. Many of us have loved ones who have been trapped by the claws of addiction, and lots of us are parenting children who have been wounded by its destructive impact. Parental… Read More »Book Review: Three Weeks to Forgiveness
Brain Food: A foundation for healing trauma. Not only do chronic stress, anxiety, fear, and trauma have a negative impact on mental health, they can also have a major effect on physical health. When experienced chronically, stress depletes the body of Vitamin C and causes inflammation throughout the body, including in the brain and digestive tract. (To learn how inflammation negatively affects brain health, readThe… Read More »Brain Food: Using Nutrition to Support Brain Healing