My students convinced me that trying and failing is better than not trying at all. But what happens when being completely honest in your writing means violating others' privacy? Here's my struggle with authenticity.
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Should I Stop Blogging? Finding Authenticity When Faith Falls Apart
Six months after my life imploded, I'm rebuilding from the ground up without the foundation of childhood faith. Here's why I keep blogging through the uncertainty—because authenticity matters more than having it all together.
Finding Power in the Pen: When You Can’t Call Mom for Approval Anymore
When I lost my mother's daily approval after calling off my wedding, I had to learn to be proud of myself for the first time. Here's how losing her smile of pride forced me to find my own voice—and write authentically even when my hands felt tied.
Making Bracelets for Grams: When Dementia Steals Your Person
At Thanksgiving, I brought beads to make bracelets with Grams like we used to during my divorce. Charming met Nonna, but he'll never meet the fierce woman who saved me with colorful conversations.
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