“Angel” by Eurythmics: A Heartfelt Testimony to the Aftermath of Suicide
Trigger/Content Warning: Discussion of Suicide I’ve been on an 80’s music binge for a while now, and discovering the famous …
Spiritual Gaslighting: Why “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin” is Toxic
I recently saw a t-shirt come through my thrift store that had this on the front: Love the sinner, hate …
Mary and Me (Personal)
Going to college 8 years ago set the stage for my spirituality and faith to continually deepen, always shaped by …
Depression and Photography: Finding Joy in a Personal Hobby
I made an incredibly uncomfortable personal discover after rifling through my favorite photographic adventures from the last 5 years. My …
“Run Between the Raindrops” by Pat Benatar: An Uplifting Power Ballad of Encouragement
Miss Pat Benatar has an awesome song for every sentiment, and hard times is no different. I discovered this song …
Pride Month 2021: Addressing the Issue of Bi-erasure
“I picked a partner, not a side.” Misty Gedlinske, ‘Bisexuality: The Invisible Letter “B”‘ Happy Pride Month 2021 all! I …
“Don’t Embitter Your Children”: A Message for Christian Fathers in Colossians 3:21
I recently looked up a list of encouraging Bible verses to lift my spirits as I continue to fight against …
Mental Health Awareness: Kate Marsh (Life is Strange) and Suicide Awareness
Love and peace to you all. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and is a time for us all to …
Dorm Dreams and Mary’s Help (Personal Post)
As of this past Thursday, it’s been exactly four years since I graduated from Kent State University. That’s insane! It …
Personal Post: A Wholesome Update
It’s been roughly 4 weeks since I tossed out my “appeaser” identity that I’d held onto as a survival tactic …
Darkest Before the Dawn: An Eerily Introspective Dream
My dreams as a whole tend to be extremely vivid and unforgettable, but some of them feel like somebody inserted …
Elijah, the Weary Prophet: A Timeless Old Testament Tale of Hope Amidst Desolation
If ever there were an Old Testament character we could all relate to during these troubled times, it would be …
“Greatest Love”: Remembering Jesus’s Loving Sacrifice on Easter
Happy Easter all! I’m grateful for this time of year, when Spring is finally emerging out of Winter’s gloom. It’s …
A Love Ended: A Victorian Attempt at Romantic Satire
Dearest Frederick, While I will be forever grateful for the happy memories you have given me across these long years, …
Removing My “Trauma Mask”: Another Personal Post
Last night, I ended up having what I’ll call an “identity crisis breakdown” after a tumultuous week of soul-searching and …
Migraines and Getting Overwhelmed (Personal)
It was a really rough week, thanks in large part to an off-and-on migraine that didn’t leave me until Saturday …
“One Love (Song of the Lion)” by Pat Benatar: a Song of Hope for Humanity and Love
“One love is the light, shining over every mountaintop; it will lead us to the higher ground” Happy Valentine’s Day …
Dealing with Triggers (Personal)
I found this image in my Facebook newsfeed today, and ouch, it hit home hard. I’ve been reliving the events …
Understanding the Depths of God’s Mercy: Non-Christians in the Afterlife
This is a topic that is extremely important to me, for natural reasons. I count myself lucky that I grew …
Struggling with Grief (Personal)
Wednesday, January 6th will now be remembered as one of the most turbulent days in American history. It will also …
