Online dating has a lot of disadvantages. Although I know quite a few people who have found love online, I did not. Eventually, I met someone in “real life”, but I still credit my experience using dating apps to find love myself. After a host of unhealthy relationships and even worse “situationships”, I finally decided to give it a try. I made a profile on a free dating website and received about 300 messages within 3 days. Most of the messages were too ridiculous to bother replying to, and ... View the Post
“But It’s So Hard To Forgive!”: Redirecting Your Focus to Forgive
“But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” Matthew 5:39 (NIV) Forgiveness. It's one of the main calls of action as a Christian. Jesus forgave us of all of our sins by dying on the cross. Because of this, we know it's an essential part of our journey in striving to be Christ-like. But let's be honest, forgiveness is one of the hardest things in the world to do. Maybe you are struggling to forgive because you are ... View the Post
How I Lost My Mind… and Found It
The truth is that I never really had it, my mind, that is. I didn’t lose my mind after experiencing a trigger like a bad breakup or picking up a drug habit. I just never had the developmental foundation built by a stable home and supportive parents. I grew up mostly homeless and with an absentee father, not to mention a single mother with a host of generational issues herself. I never felt as though I had a purpose for being in this world. I was also an only child, which certainly has its ... View the Post