I hope that you have never had to go through the pain of an abusive relationship. If you have, my heart goes out to you. Because healing after abuse is almost as hard as experiencing the abuse within the relationship itself. It’s a struggle, a battle to come out happy, healthy, and whole. The following is one…
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My Experience with Anticipatory Grief
5 years ago, my sweetheart and I embarked on the great adventure of marriage. We planned our family, and have stuck to the plan. We now have two awesome boys, and the daily experiences that come with raising children. And as we prepared for our third child, we were even more excited. We were told…
The Dawning of a Brighter Day
The following is the story of a woman who lost a family member to suicide. In this article, she shares how this loss affected her, and how she was able to overcome the grief. Though we often do not know what provokes a person to take her own life, we do know that the effects…
What is "Giving Up"?
In 2010, Sara Jarman decided to give voluntary and charitable service for her Church in Vladivostok, Russia. For a year and a half, she was isolated from family, friends, and her previous life – for the good cause of serving others. In Sara’s religious community, serving a mission is an honorable act. However, even the…