What Frozen Taught Me About Mental Illness

by | Apr 14, 2014 | Rethink Trauma

There is a lot going around about how wonderful a film Frozen is, how the message is pro-feminist, and the fact that neither Elsa nor Ana need a man to save them is groundbreaking (*cough*Brave*cough*Mulan*). I think that the movie is excellent. As far as relatable...

What’s Thicker Than Blood? Pt.3

by | Feb 20, 2014 | Uncategorized

I didn’t really understand what it was like to be friends with me until I really understood what it was like for things to fall apart. Sure, I’ve had my fair share of friends come and go for different reasons.  We all have. So, we all know what it’s...

What’s Thicker Than Blood? Pt.2

by | Feb 13, 2014 | Uncategorized

Often in The Church, we highlight the good. We like to smooth over the rough bits, find the lessons in difficulties, and pretend that everybody gets along. I’m giving you a permission someone gave me a long time ago: You do not have to like everyone. You do not...

Bumbling Adventures in Boundaries Pt. Two

by | Feb 4, 2014 | Boundaries

GOD has created our hearts to be protected. Not with high walls of stone or metal gates riveted together with bitterness and cynicism. I would say I fall victim to those two, but we’re like buddies when we hang out. We have matching leather jackets, and mine is...