The Hidden Stigma Around Mental Health Nearly every day, I see a post or ad promoting mental health resources. Society likes to claim we’re ending the stigma—but my experience tells me otherwise. Nearly every woman I meet feels some angst about the “mental health” label. It isolates. It hurts. And it’s something we’d rather not
Do you ever feel like your life is one long performance? Constantly trying to measure up, be enough, do enough—only to end the day with that same old sinking feeling: I still don’t measure up. If you’ve struggled with disordered eating, perfectionism, or persistent shame around your body or your worth, this may sound all
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Anyone who knows me knows that my natural speed is slower than most. I need time—to process, to decide, to take that first step. And for most of my life, I’ve felt like an oddball because of this. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been told to hurry up. “Stop being so pokey!”
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Authenticity in a World of Imitation There’s something refreshing about authenticity. When we think about objects like paintings, sculptures, or antique furniture, we realize that being “authentic” doesn’t mean being flawless. In fact, these original pieces are often scuffed, scratched, or worn—but their value remains. Why? Because they’re real. They’re the original, not a replica.
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From Body Projects to Embracing God’s Creation “Our bodies are not a project or a problem to be solved.” – Jess Connolly We may never say it out loud, but in today’s visually-driven and body-obsessed culture, we often live as if our bodies are projects to be perfected. Influencers, social media experts, and popular culture
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There is no doubt about it: comparison steals joy. No matter how hard we work to improve ourselves, there will always be someone who seems to have it better. They might have a more understanding spouse, better-behaved children, a larger house, a newer vehicle, a thinner body, better hair—the list is endless. But here’s the
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Regardless of our struggle (and we all struggle with something to some degree, in my opinion), admitting we need help is hard to do! In our minds, we justify the actions or attitudes that may be questionable. We often think we can make the changes and “fix” things ourselves. I know this is true for
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We tend to think that once we feel better about our life circumstances, once we achieve that ideal body, we will overcome body image struggles. This is true of other challenges as well. I have heard this called the “if only – then” thinking. “If only” I had her life, “then” I would feel successful.
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