As I sat in my office, my heart began to race, and the room felt like it was spinning. But all my co-worker had said was a simple, “Hey” as she walked into the room. Why did that trigger such a response in me? I had been living with trauma for a while, and life
Throughout my life, I’ve experienced seasons of trauma and prolonged stress, and one thing has become clear: it’s utterly exhausting. The exhaustion doesn’t just come during the trauma—it often hits hardest afterward. I used to get so frustrated with myself, thinking I was just being lazy. Some days, even getting out of bed felt like
Ecclesiastes 1:9 reminds us that “What has been, will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” I commented to my sister once that I felt like I was living my mother’s life. At the time those words spilled out of my mouth it was
Utilizing empathy, practical tools and Biblical truths, we offer a safe space for rest and renewal for women in trauma.
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