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Strong Women
What if instead of calling myself ornery when I ask for what I deserve, I called myself strong? Society, religion all taught us women that our needs must be thrown away for others To ask for what we’re worth is to be problematic emotional and trouble Unraveling that conditioning is like searching for a missking Continue reading
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Honest Thoughts about Religious Teachings
Some religious traditions I am questioining: If anything, church should not be a building, but a people, just as the Israelites were, meant to be a light among others. What if church is not a Sunday service, but a group of people who spend time in the world seeing the hurt, lonely, and poor? I Continue reading
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Tribute to Women
How do I begin to express the heart of admiration I have for women all around the world And I’ve been blessed to truly know women from all around the world Each teaching me something new Each holding a beauty unique to themsevles what an honor to call them sisters to know their stories to Continue reading
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A Letter to my Sisters
Why do I want to lose weight? Is it because I am unhealthy, I am fat, I am ugly? No at all! Is it because I want to look the right way to others… specifically boys? Maybe. Does our entire world revolve around men? Yes, I think it might. Sure. It’s our curse. Eve was Continue reading
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The Heroines of our Life
Dear Younger me, Continue to look up to women who are strong, hard working, loyal, brave, and yet still women. Your Aunt Peggy, full of faith, persevering through great tragedy, and still making life joyful with her laughter. Your mother, unapologetically friendly, unashamedly sweet, and incredibly fun. Your sister, so brave, so dedicated, devoted, passionate, Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 