Fighting for joy, one day at a time.
What would I do with my life if I wasn’t afraid of facing judgment because of illness? Just thinking about this is saddening to me. I live my life in virtually constant pain due to amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS). Because my pain is something people can’t see, I am often in situations where misunderstandings... Continue Reading →
As I have worked through my questions and doubts, there are three things that I have needed to remind myself of. Maybe you will find them helpful too.
Being honest about my struggles with chronic pain is not always easy, but I think it is worth it if it helps even one person identify and fight lies in their own life. I want people to know that they are not alone.
Navigating the deep waters of suffering is an immense topic that I can’t even hope to touch on. Today, I just want to encourage you with some truths about God that you can cling to no matter what you might be facing.
I thought that maybe if I understood a purpose behind the hard things I was going through, it would be a little easier to accept the fact the I was not in control. I wanted to make sense of it all so desperately.
Alathia Hayes 