How Long Is It Okay to Cry?

Bringing, Foster/Adoption/Kin, Keeping, Self-Care, The Truth of You, Wellness

There was a time in my life when I only had a 30-second cry. No, for real. Like I had 30 little moments where I allowed myself to

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I Need You to Hear Me

Bringing, Foster/Adoption/Kin, Ministry, Trauma-Informed

I need you to hear me. I enjoyed the columns of welcoming greeters who were laughing, smiling, offering high-fives, and yelling, “Hello! We’re glad you are here!” To

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Bringing My Heart Out of My Armor

Bringing, Foster/Adoption/Kin, Keeping, Mending, Relationship, Self-Care, Trauma-Informed, Wellness

It was 2016 and the end of the 2-day gathering was nearing. I was facilitating a local experience of an international women’s event and I was weary. The

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