Is It Grief or Depression?  Guest Post by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Is It Grief or Depression? Guest Post by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Do you ever struggle with deciphering whether you are feeling grief or depression? Do you wonder if you need a little extra help? It is so hard to know at times because we all grieve so differently. To kick off our new series on grief, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Michelle Bengtson as our…

Woman sitting by the water | Explore the journey of managing an anxious heart with insights from Julie Loos, emphasizing faith and stillness.

Calm My Anxious Heart: How God Enabled Me to Trust: Guest Post by Julie Loos

Do you find yourself restless, overwhelmed, or battling an anxious heart? Today, I want to introduce you to my friend Julie Loos, who writes at Unmasking the Mess. Julie doesn’t sugarcoat her struggle with anxiety—instead, she invites us into the real, raw places where God met her in the chaos. She even calls her anxiety…

First Day of School for the Mom of a Child With a Mental Illness

First Day of School for the Mom of a Child With a Mental Illness

Sitting in my comfortable chair outside, listening to the birds chirp, I think life today is not bad. My day feels smooth, easy, and comfortable. Relishing in the fact that right now, school is starting for the new year, and it is no longer a part of my world. I consciously ignore those old feelings…