What does it mean to you to be Truly Well?
These women have graciously shared their stories about what True Wellness means to them. We hope they encourage you as much as they have us. If you have your own story to share, click the button below to find out more.
What is True Wellness? Courtney, Unconditional Love
I spent my life trying to earn love. The love I never received from my primary caregiver as a child ...
What is True Wellness? Lindsey, Evergreen
The morning after post-tropical storm Fiona tore through Prince Edward Island, I pulled on my rubber boots and rain jacket ...
What is True Wellness? Kendra, Peace
On November 22, 2018 I typed this in a note on my phone: “I’m sitting in the Eye Clinic at ...
What is True Wellness? Erin, Unlikely Grace
The article below is written by Erin and the same story of grace and true wellness as the video. It ...
What is True Wellness? Dorcas, Ordinary Places
Finding God in Ordinary Places Part 1 This is the first of a series of articles by Dorcas outlining her ...
What is True Wellness? Ruth, Entrepreneur & Life Coach
I was looking forward to retirement, traveling the world, playing with my grandchildren and spending time with my husband... but ...
What is True Wellness? Joanne, Early Childhood Educator
When people ask me how I’m doing, “Just fine” is my reply with a smile. It’s the easiest answer on ...
What is True Wellness? Andrea, Program Staff, Boys & Girls Club
Words, words, words, all around us, all the time. They bring us life and death and everything in between. When ...
What is True Wellness? Kristen, Registered Dietitian
What does it look like to be well when life is hard, when you’re on a journey you never imagined ...
What is True Wellness? Heidi, Teacher/At Home Mom
“Give me strength to stand strong in this rushing wind...” I love being a mom. It is incredibly hard, but ...
What is True Wellness? Jennifer, Actor
Unconditional love has always been something I have struggled to understand. How could anyone love someone without limits or conditions? ...
What is True Wellness? Emma, School Psychologist
Looking back, if I could rewrite my life story into something that was easier and more pleasant, I honestly don’t ...
What is True Wellness? Pam, Church Administrator
Some people are so driven – they have a task or goal in mind and they work until they reach ...
What is True Wellness? Katie, DND Storesperson
My life was uder chaos before I found my way back to Jesus. Growing up in the small mountain town ...
What is True Wellness? Laura, Library Worker
In my first semester of university, I developed a severe mental illness that impared my living and threatened my future ...
What is True Wellness? Emily, Piano Teacher
There’s nothing like thinking that you are mere steps away from having the exact life you’ve always wanted, only to ...
What is True Wellness? Tracy Vom Hagen (1979-2016), Counsellor & Director
The other day I was out for a walk with my daughter and spotted a lonely roll of duct tape ...
What is True Wellness? Taylor, Pastor
This past year I graduated university! It was something I’ve been looking forward to and felt ready for, but what ...
True Wellness: Deidra, Nurse/Instructor
Several years ago, my husband faced unemployment for the first time. We had not expected this (who does?) and it ...
True Wellness: Natalie, Teacher
About two years ago I was at a place in my life where I felt incredibly unwell. I had just ...
True Wellness: Karen, Mortgage Broker
There are moments in your life that define who you are and set you on a path you did not ...
True Wellness: Heather, Dietitian
From Stuck to Surrender. This is how I would describe my wellness journey over the past year and a half ...
True Wellness: Julie, Director of Recovery Ministries
My idea of wellness when I was younger was the ability to hold everything together. To never have too many ...
True Wellness: Katie, Domestic Engineer
Being a stay at home mama, or my more professional title of domestic engineer, was something I had wanted since ...
True Wellness: Marie-Eve, Author
When I was little, I thought tomorrow was a day of the week. Just like Monday or Tuesday. That’s because ...
True Wellness: Roxie, Retired
It’s well past midnight, and sleep is elusive. I’ve come to embrace these hours when the Holy Spirit places someone ...
True Wellness: Heidi, EPA and Case Aide
When I was young, all I wanted to be was a mother. I was drawn to babies like the stereotypical ...
True Wellness: Kelly, Pastor
What is true wellness? I think it varies from person to person. Personal stories, unique experiences, temperaments and personalities all ...
True Wellness: Amy, Teacher
Throughout my life, I've had people close to me comment on my weight, what I eat, and how I dress ...
True Wellness: Carolyn, Nurse
As a healthcare professional, I am passionate about helping others seek health and wellness every day. I have adopted the ...
True Wellness: Kelly, Pharmacist
In May of 2016 I was completely and utterly exhausted but I didn’t know why. As I journeyed to discover ...
True Wellness: Lucy, Student
In a season of marriage and engagements, I have never felt more aware of my growing singleness. I have spent ...
True Wellness: Tricia, Educator
For most of my life I have lived hiding behind the various hats I wear. I have struggled with self-esteem ...
True Wellness: Brittany, Mother
When I think about wellness, I am astounded to think that I might have anything to say on the subject ...
True Wellness: Kimberly (1973-2017), OBGYN, Well Christian Woman Founder
Kimberly started Well Christian Woman in order to share what true wellness really means, but she's no longer here to ...
True Wellness: Shelley, Educator
For most of my life, I felt less than. Especially when I compared myself to others (like I know I ...
What is True Wellness? Suhanya, God’s Great Story
My son was born eight years ago on Mothers’ Day. The perfect gift – he made me a mother. Every ...
True Wellness: Janel, Pastor
When I was a little girl, my family would drive every other summer from our home in Nova Scotia to ...
True Wellness: Johanna, Dietitian
As someone who works in healthcare, I have a firm grasp on the importance of physical wellness: being active, eating ...
True Wellness: Hope, Student
Society today seems to be in the midst of an ongoing tension between promoting success at all costs and valuing ...
What is True Wellness? Stephanie, Eternal Hope
Two and a half years ago my world was shaken to its core. My youngest son died unexpectedly while away ...
True Wellness: Andrea, Mother
There is a vase of white tulips sitting on my dining room table. The petals, once folded in, are now ...
What is True Wellness? Anonymous, Betrayed
Betrayed My husband chose another woman over me. That’s not easy to say. It isn't easy to endure. It has ...
What is True Wellness? Andrea, Textile Artist & Designer
Growing up, there was a path set out for me: Work hard at school, do well at the things that ...
True Wellness: Heather, Event Planner
I hear the phrase "forever home" used a lot lately when it comes to buying a house, adopting a child ...
True Wellness: Amy, Psychologist
As far back as I can remember I have always dreamed of being married. This seems cliche, I know, but ...
