Stop Devaluing the Experiences of Those Who Leave — “In the South, Christianity was as ubiquitous as sweet tea and country music. Questioning my religion meant questioning how the entire world worked and my very identity.” ― Natalie M. Esparza, Spectacle: Discover a Vibrant Life through the Lens of Curiosity I recently posted a story discussing how the modern…

And their fear is dangerous — The American white evangelical church is terrified, and that should worry you. It’s no secret that there is an exodus taking place. People are leaving the evangelical church in droves. Hashtags like #exvangelical and #deconstruction are popping up all over social media. TikTok has a multitude of creators dedicated to…

I’m tired — Be perfect. Don’t let your emotions get the best of you. Don’t show your fear, or your disgust, or your anger. Stay calm. Disguise your feelings behind a perfect smile and pressed blouse. Be understanding when you’re passed over for the promotion but still asked to do the work of…

And How to Get Out — “It’s like a maze. Moment I start thinking I’m getting somewhere, I turn a corner and come up against a dead end. Or find myself back where I started.” ― Robert Galbraith, Troubled Blood Know what I think is the biggest issue facing most of us today? I mean, there…

It’s taken years to figure this out — I was raised by toxic parents. That sounds so harsh, but it’s true. I’m only now coming to grips with how my childhood trauma turned me into who I am today. My father suffered from bipolar disorder. He knew this but swore that the doctors were just out to get…

Listening to my body, one meal at a time — “Having a healthy relationship with food means you are not morally superior or inferior based on your eating choices.” ― Evelyn Tribole, Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works I have a strange relationship with food. At times, I feel like I can’t get enough. I want to eat everything…

Christmas Looks Different These Days — Hey, y’all! I took a break from writing for a couple of weeks to recenter myself and enjoy some much-needed family time…but I’m back! It is now officially my favorite time of year. I am a Christmas fanatic. As soon as the turkey and dressing are turned into leftovers, the…

The Positive Side of Social Media — I created a TikTok account about a year ago but never posted anything. I was a TikTok stalker, content to watch video after video but not comfortable with the thought of putting myself out there for everyone to see. It wasn’t because I didn’t think I had things to talk…

Working through Religious Trauma — “In the South, Christianity was as ubiquitous as sweet tea and country music. Questioning my religion meant questioning how the entire world worked and my very identity.” ― Natalie M. Esparza, Spectacle: Discover a Vibrant Life through the Lens of Curiosity It was 1998. I was 23 years old, very…