Explore the Stories
These are the raw, honest pieces of my journey – woven together from pain, healing, and everything in between.
Whether you’re here for encouragement, real-life marriage moments, or just to know you’re not alone, I hope you’ll find something that speaks to you.
Not sure where to begin? Start here.
The Inspiration Behind Sharing My Story
For a long time, I kept my story tucked close. Not because I was ashamed – but because it felt
Why ‘Love Through It All’?
When I first thought about starting a blog, I had a hard time finding a name that really fit. How
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The Little Things My Husband Does That Mean Everything
When people think about love, they often picture the big things. The grand gestures. The expensive gifts. The perfectly planned date nights. But if I’m being honest, the moments that
When My Body Forces Me to Slow Down
People often assume that if someone with chronic illness is smiling, posting pictures, working, or laughing, they must be doing okay. What many people don’t see are the days in
The Grief of Losing the Version of Yourself You Once Knew
Lately, I’ve found myself grieving a version of me that used to exist. Not the teenage version of me before Crohn’s disease or before my surgeries, although I’ve grieved her
The Fear of Becoming a Burden
There’s a kind of exhaustion that goes far beyond being physically tired. It’s the exhaustion that comes from watching everyone around you worry. The exhaustion of hearing, “Don’t lift that.”
A Glimpse Inside: Why I Wrote This Book – and a First Look
This book has been years in the making – maybe not always on paper, but definitely in my heart. I’ve lived with Crohn’s disease for most of my life. I
What Surgery Taught Me About Resilience and Love
By the time you’ve been through as many surgeries as I have, you’d think you’d get used to them. But there’s no such thing. Every surgery brings its own kind
Embracing Life’s Unexpected Turns: Lessons from My Journey
If someone had told me years ago what my life would look like today, I’m not sure I would have believed them. I’ve faced more unexpected turns than I can
How Faith Helps Me Through My Toughest Health Challenges
When I talk about faith, I don’t mean religion. At least, not in the way people usually think. I’m not here to preach or tell anyone to go to church
Navigating Life with an Ostomy: Practical Advice and Emotional Support
I’ll never forget the day I woke up with an ostomy. It was life-saving but also life-changing in ways I couldn’t have imagined. No one hands you a manual for