From Stuck to Surrender. This is how I would describe my wellness journey over the past year and a half. I was letting life’s circumstances make me feel stuck. Initially I would say I was stuck in grief. A very good friend of mine had died and it knocked the wind out of me. But at some point the … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Heather, 37, Dietitian
True Wellness: Julie, 39, Director of Recovery Ministries
My idea of wellness when I was younger was the ability to hold everything together. To never have too many things undone. Account for everything in my schedule. Always stay in control. I would feel so much better if I could just keep all the laundry up, house perfect, hair kept up, exercise routine … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Julie, 39, Director of Recovery Ministries
True Wellness: Katie, 35, Domestic Engineer
Being a stay at home mama, or my more professional title of domestic engineer, was something I had wanted since the birth of our first child. Motherhood was a role in which I felt creative, productive, and joyful. While I of course went through different seasons as we welcomed babies 2, 3, 4 and 5, … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Katie, 35, Domestic Engineer
True Wellness: Marie-Eve, 41, Author
When I was little, I thought tomorrow was a day of the week. Just like Monday or Tuesday. That’s because whenever I asked my mom about anything—when we were going to the zoo, or when Gramma was coming over—I only remember her having one answer. Tomorrow. For me, Tomorrow was the most … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Marie-Eve, 41, Author
True Wellness: Roxie, 64, Retired
It’s well past midnight, and sleep is elusive. I’ve come to embrace these hours when the Holy Spirit places someone on my heart, and we commune together as I pray for that person or situation. Sometimes I write in my prayer journal things that are only shared by myself and God alone. A good book … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Roxie, 64, Retired
True Wellness: Heidi, 45, EPA and Case Aide
When I was young, all I wanted to be was a mother. I was drawn to babies like the stereotypical “moth to a flame.” Anywhere I went, if the opportunity arose, I had a baby on my hip. But I have mild Cerebral Palsy: ataxia and hemiplegia. This means it affects my balance and predominantly impacts … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Heidi, 45, EPA and Case Aide
