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Still Struggling to Feel Beautiful? A Sister’s Honest Story You Need to Hear
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I never had a boyfriend in high school…or college, for that matter. Now looking back, this was partially because I wasn’t allowed one (at least in high school), was shy and awkward, and got my heart broken one time, and basically closed up shop. I couldn’t see it back then.…
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“YOU Don’t Get to Think for ME” How to Set Mental Boundaries and Protect Your Mind
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It was that time of year again: election season. Candidates were running left and right, trying to explain why people should vote for them. I always research before voting. So I was shocked when a well-meaning family member told me who I should vote for, and stated their choice was…
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“Don’t Come In!”: How to Set Physical Boundaries With ZERO Guilt
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Have you ever had someone move in for a hug when you were very much not interested in hugging them? I have. And it is a very uncomfortable experience. So let’s talk about space. Not just your “I need room” kind of space, but your actual physical space: your body, your bedroom,…
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“STOP Manipulating Me!” How to Set Emotional Boundaries
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Has anyone ever made you feel like your emotions were a problem just because they weren’t convenient?Maybe you’ve been guilt-tripped for not being available. Manipulated into saying “yes” when everything in you was screaming “no.” Or maybe you’ve walked away from a conversation wondering, “Did I overreact?” when deep down you know…
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Unhappily Single but Dreaming of Travel? 10 Powerful Ways to Break Free From the Funk and See the World Anyway
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Let’s just say the quiet part out loud: it’s hard to see other people traveling with their families, posting beach selfies with their besties, or jetting off with a spouse while you’re over here just trying to figure out if it’s weird to book a hotel room for one. If…
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Modesty Isn’t About Control: How to Break Free from the Lies You Believed About Your Body and Embrace Truth
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Let’s talk about something that has confused a lot of us for years: modesty. If you grew up in a conservative Christian church, you probably had a long list of rules about what women could and couldn’t wear. For example, in my church, we were taught that women shouldn’t wear pants…
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Feeling Stuck in the Waiting Room of Life? Read This
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Is this you? Are you waiting to be set free from the “prison” that is your singleness journey? Are you waiting for your name to be called, yet every other woman seems to be “assigned” to a man except you? if you haven’t read part 1, click here. Then keep…
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Tired of Being Single? What You Need to Remember to Get Through Your Single Season in One Piece
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As my sister handed me my mail, she said, “Well, the jury duty people finally got you.” I couldn’t help but feel annoyed. The thought of losing a day (or more!) for jury duty just didn’t appeal to me (or my bank account!). I had plans. I had appointments. And now, the…