Getty Image It's Thanksgiving. What do I got to be thankful for? Another year of abuse from a man who's no good? Should I be thankful that I lost another baby cause he knocked me about and that child going to see its father beat its mother like other kids do? Should I be thankful …
The Faces of Mental Illness
“Some of the most comforting words in the universe are ‘me too.’ That moment when you find out that your struggle is also someone else’s struggle, that you’re not alone, and that others have been down the same road.” – Unknown This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week so I thought it would be appropriate …
Trust
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding - Proverbs 3:5 Photo by Andre Furtado on Pexels.com We are to trust the Lord, put our complete confidence in Him. He is our hope and surety. We can safely trust in Him because of who He is and from past experiences. We are told …
Not Captivating
"Before we study today, I just want to say that I read the book, Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge which you both recommended and it was a complete waste of my time." Carole and Susan stared at her. "Why was it a waste of time?" Susan asked, peering over her glasses. "I have a …
Sophia’s Secret
My name is Sophia. I have been living with a secret since I was eight. It's a shameful thing and every-time I think about it, I feel sick and I wish I could curl up and just die. No one at school knows but I keep wondering if they could tell just by looking at …
The Fashion Show
Martin glanced at his friend, Albert and was amused when he saw him staring at Brenda who was strutting down the runway, hands on hips and big smile on her face as she modeled the black and white 50's looking dress. The fashion show was actually a charitable event and sponsored by Martin's company. After …
Women and Mental Health
May 1-7 has been Mental Health awareness week. One in three Americans struggles with mental illness but the rate is much higher in women. Research shows that women are 40% more likely to develop depression than men. It is not clear why mental illness is more common among women but doctors have come up with a number …
Memories
I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times – Psalm 77:5 I find it curious that the older you get the more you look back instead of ahead. It’s like we want to go back in time. Memories flood our minds and we spend hours reminiscing with family and friends or …
Women and Postpartum Depression
For 1 in 8 women, new motherhood is anything but joyous - Health.com Postpartum depression is a very real and very serious problem for many mothers. It can happen to a first time mom or a veteran mother. It can occur a few days... or a few months after childbirth - Richard J. Codey Recently on the news …
The Oscars Highlights
As usual, after promising myself that I wouldn't watch it, I ended up watching the Oscars Red Carpet show and the last hour and a half of the Oscars. I enjoyed the show more in the past. Nowadays, it seems anything goes. I didn't appreciate Sean Penn's remark when Birdman won for the Best Picture …
Notes to Women 