When I see a stunning student using her beauty to manipulate rather than succeed, I'm reminded that real beauty comes from within. Here's why character matters more than appearance—for students and for myself.
Personal Growth
Navigating Mother’s Day When Motherhood Feels Far Away
Mother's Day can be complicated when you're not a mother but desperately want to be. Here's how I learned to honor the day while honoring my own journey.
The Day Our Couples Counselor Fired Us
She said my "all-encompassing desire to be a wife and mother" made me too angry to help. But here's what rain and roller coasters taught me about timing and fear.
The Easter Sermon That Made Me Fear My Own Future
A single woman preaching about "loving the life I didn't expect" shattered my peace. Here's what happens when you see your worst fear standing in the pulpit.
When Faith Moves Mountains: A Family’s Prayer Journey Through Medical Crisis
When my brother faced a life-threatening medical emergency, our family learned that faith isn't about avoiding mountains—it's about watching God move them. Here's how prayer, family, and unwavering hope carried us through the darkest valley.
Show Me a Sign: Lessons from The Alchemist
I kept asking God to show me a sign about motherhood until a book about following dreams taught me the wrong question. Sometimes the journey is the treasure.
The Valentine’s Day I Finally Learned to Love Myself
Alone on Valentine's Day, I saw the truth in every romantic memory: I was the only constant. Here's what I wish I'd told my boy-crazy younger self about love.
Breaking Up and Making Up: When Love Isn’t Enough to Fix Everything
After Charming broke up with me to "free me from my dreams," I realized the problem wasn't him—it was me. Here's how a one-hour breakup taught me that I needed to reclaim the missing pieces of myself.
When Reality Refuses to Follow the Script You Wrote at Twelve
My imagination gets me in trouble—always has. Snow days with Mom watching Anne of Green Gables taught me to expect magic. But first dances come with mohawks, not dance cards. Now I'm learning that unscripted moments with Charming and Super Mario might be richer than any story I could have imagined.
Why I Don’t Need a Ring to Know He Loves Me
Everyone expects a proposal by Christmas, but I know the real Charming takes his time. Here's what I've learned about love that doesn't rush, respect that doesn't demand, and fairy tales that aren't perfect.
Writer's Growth 