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BY JESS BROWN

For many years in therapy I would feel worried that I was “getting worse” when triggers or setbacks would arise. It’s hard when you are dealing with the complexity of trauma because it often feels like the world keeps moving but you are stuck in one place. I could be trying so many things to […]

Beginning, Creativity, Faith

Pay attention to the progress

I’m kind feel stuck inside an in-between season where I try to be grateful for where I have been able to get to thus far – while still keeping my eye on things that remain difficult in my life that I hope resolve. I’m grateful for the steps I’ve taken to remain secure in my […]

Beginning, Faith, Jesus

The Courage To Bloom

Most people that meet me tell me straight up that I’m a laid back – easy to get along with person – so it’s interesting to also do some self-reflection and acknowledge that I also struggle with peace. Isn’t it funny how people can see you as one thing and be surprised that that’s not […]

Beginning, Bible, Faith, Mental Health

Learning To Master Peace

A few months ago I saw this quote on the internet and wrote it down: “Fill your cup the same way you pour”. I don’t know about you but I spent a lot of my life pouring and less time filling my cup. I wanted to feel validation at school or work so I pushed […]

Community, Faith, Jesus

The Way You Pour

You will find it. What do you mean it? I mean whatever your heart or mind immediately filled in when you read this title. Ha! For me, something that I have feared for most of my life (yes even childhood) was that I would never find love and get married. I think being exposed to […]

Faith, Jesus, Mental Health

You will find it