It’s difficult to reflect on the problems of an abusive parent when you’re in the middle of the recovery storm. I remember feelings of bitterness, anger, and resentment surfacing many times throughout my writing journey. Bitterness had taken root in my heart long before adulthood. I struggled to understand why my mother failed to protect…
Originally shared during the closing season of Abuse Journal, this reflection marks the completion of a ten-year memoir journey and the beginning of The Remnants Journal. As you may know, I started writing on Tumblr to release the anguish of abuse—all the pain buried for years. At first, the memories came in bits and pieces—scattered…
One of my favorite things to create is nature-inspired handmade journals for people walking through their own healing journeys. I hope each journal becomes more than a place to write. I hope it becomes an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and notice the quiet beauty of God’s creation. There was a season in my…