I groggily got out of bed yesterday to make myself coffee, just like I do on most Sundays. Routine. Predictable. Normal. I reached for the coffee filters in the cupboard and realized I was almost out. Upon the realization that I’ve been living in my own place long enough to use an entire package of... Continue Reading →
Things To Keep in Mind During Suicide Prevention Month
This blog post contains wording about suicide that some may find triggering. If you need immediate support, please call the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 741741. Suicide prevention is a topic that matters very much to me. Raising awareness about mental health trauma, specifically within faith and chronic pain communities, is a burden... Continue Reading →
Meditations on the Faithfulness of God| part 2
God is so faithful, friends. And I’m so grateful that I get to sit here and write about it. In my last post, I wrote about Psalm 77 and the example that Asaph sets for us of remembering the faithfulness of God to the generations before us. Today I want to chat about the importance... Continue Reading →
Meditations on the Faithfulness of God| Part 1
Any of my long-time readers already know that I have a bit of an obsession with the book of Psalms, so you shouldn’t be too surprised to see another blog series centered around Psalms. I’ve written before about how the book has had a huge impact on me spiritually and mentally. As I’ve been studying... Continue Reading →
5 Texts to Send Your Chronically Ill Friend
Hi there. My name is Alathia and I have chronic pain. While this doesn’t define me, it is a big part of my life. Sometimes, that makes friendships complicated. As a 20-year-old, most of my close friends have no concept of what it’s like to be in pain 24/7. Having chronic pain means that I’m... Continue Reading →