Tag: rejection

A Woman’s Worth

When i was 17 years old I gave away something very precious to a boy who wasn’t worth it.  He never took me on a date.  He never met my family.  I never even received a bouquet of flowers.  Still, I called him my boyfriend.  I was so desperate to be loved that I gave… Continue reading A Woman’s Worth

Accepted By the Beloved

There once was a girl who, even while in her mother’s womb knew pain.  While her mother carried her, there was a certain family member that did not approve of this pregnancy, and she made it a point to let the mother know it.  She often made the mother cry and regret her decision to… Continue reading Accepted By the Beloved

Friendship: Betrayal, Forgiveness & Reconciliation

This weekend I attended a doctoral graduation ceremony out of state.  The car ride was 6 hours long and my mom and I faced an additional 1 1/2 hour delay due to a four-car accident.  Rumor had it there was a semi involved. Even though I didn’t see the accident I know it had to… Continue reading Friendship: Betrayal, Forgiveness & Reconciliation

How to Overcome Heartbreak: Recovering from Misguided Love

I’ve seen it more often than not.  A girl meets a nice guy, thinks he’s the one, ignores the red flags and lies to herself about the ones she can’t ignore.  She gives him her heart.  It doesn’t work out after “x” amount of time.  They break up, she’s in pain and he’s moved on. … Continue reading How to Overcome Heartbreak: Recovering from Misguided Love

Love & War

There are life circumstances that can deeply affect us without us even knowing it.  They can shape our interactions with others and our perception of reality for the rest of our lives.  As I continue to grow and mature, I’m learning about such circumstances and the wounds that ensue from their occurrence.  Understandably, when my… Continue reading Love & War