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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.
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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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Marriage After Twenty Years: We’re Still Learning Each Other
After more than twenty years together, you would think Nathan and I would have each other completely figured out by now. And in a lot of ways, we do. I
When the Tests Are Normal but the Fear Isn’t
There is a kind of relief that comes with normal test results. The scan looks okay. The scope is reassuring. The labs are not screaming emergency. The genetic test does
Life Lately: A Trip to Boise, Family Time, and Why Joy Still Matters
Sometimes joy feels simple. Not flashy. Not loud. Not planned down to the minute. Just simple. It looks like sitting beside a river in Montana for two hours with no
Life Lately: Finally Celebrating Christmas in Colorado Springs
In March 2026, Nathan and I finally made it to Colorado Springs to celebrate Christmas with Cooper, Ruby, and Amara. Yes, Christmas. In March. And honestly, it was such a
Reading 30 Years of Medical Records: What I Didn’t Expect to Feel
I thought I was asking for paperwork. Medical records. Notes. Reports. Dates. Procedures. A stack of documents that would help me piece together parts of my story and better understand
What Hospital Trauma Does to a Person
Most people see a hospital as a place you go when something is wrong. For some of us, hospitals become a recurring part of life. Over the years, I’ve spent
The Chapter I Almost Didn’t Include in Pieces of Me
There’s a chapter in my book that I almost didn’t write. Not because it wasn’t important. Not because it didn’t belong. But because even now, years later, the pain of
The Loneliness of Looking Fine
There’s a certain kind of loneliness that comes with living in a body that looks fine on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside. It’s the kind of loneliness
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