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    January 8, 2018 / 9 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel

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Let them eat cake.... It's funny how your parenting style changes by the time you hit the last one. Although I've always been a fairly laid back mom, I definitely had a list of things I'd "never" do. Such as: late bedtimes, going into public with unruly hair, character shirts and dessert before dinner. I have you know, this is exactly what today looked like for this one. Every. Single. One. (among others) 🙈 My older kids say she gets away with murder. But, I like to think she's getting the very best of me. Because, that really young mom years ago, was stressed out. And I've learned that when you can let your hair down, you tend to allow those little ones around you to do the same. Cheers to loosening up (and ice cream) 🍰🍷 . . . . . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #allarewelcome #lovewins #beyou #divinelove #dailyinspiration #risestrong #parenting #momofgirls #girlmom #lovewell #loveyourself #singleparent #hopequotes #divorce #olderisbetter #progressivechristianity #griefsupport Beauty for ashes, joy for pain and gladness for sorrow - that's what the good book says... but, finding the beauty in the ash is no easy task. It requires sifting through what once was and mining for gold in what still remains. Finding one nugget requires touching thousands of ashes first. It's messy. It's dirty. It's painful. . . But, somewhere in the mess is a glimmer of hope. Buried deep within the dust is the beginning of something new. Often overlooked, it catches the light every so often and offers just enough hope to begin digging again. . . Sorrow doesn't leave easily. It isn't a guest that stays for a day. It's a long term guest that comes and goes at random before eventually exiting the premises. But, in its place, if you're lucky enough to spot it, is the joy of something new. . . . In every death, something new is born. But it's the weary worn travelers covered in ash that arrive for the delivery. They are not clean. They are dirty. They wear clothes tattered and torn from the long journey. They show signs of wear. Their eyes tell stories of a hundred years. They are the last to the leave the grave site and the first to arrive at the new birth. But, mark my words, it is because of their lingering at the place of death and ashes that prepares them for the welcoming of the NEW. And they never miss the new. . . Whatever leg of the journey you are on, keep walking. Keep sifting through the ashes. Keep digging for gold. Know that your journey will not be wasted. You will rise on the other side. And you will be filled with new joy. Photo credit @katiebethlamb . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #writer #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #allarewelcome #lovewins #beyou #divinelove #risestrong #joyinthemorning #griefsupport #divorce #singleparent #singlemomlife #momofgirls #momincollege #girlmom #backinschool #lovewell #loveyourself #bebravebeyou One of the hardest things for me was losing friends from former churches or groups because I was no longer "in". The betrayal that many experience when they go against the group's narrative can be devastating. These experiences can cause numerous trust issues, abandonment issues, etc. I had no idea that there is actually a clinical term for this kind of trauma. . . . This week, I sat down with Dr. Marlene Winell and discussed religious trauma syndrome. She is a human development consultant, educator, and writer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds a doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University and is the author of Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving their Religion. ✨ . . . We discuss the symptoms of RTS, the cycle of abuse that many experience and how the trauma of betrayal from former friends or loved ones in your faith community can leave damaging effects. If you've been hurt by a church or faith community, this conversation is for you. Link in bio 👆 . . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #divinelove #dailyinspiration #risestrong #joyinthemorning #allarewelcome #lovewins #beyou #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #writer #exvangelical #griefsupport #churchissues #lgbtsupporter #misfitsunite #lgbtchristian Fourth of July silliness. 🇺🇸 . . . . #podcasts #progressivechristianity #griefsupport #lovewins #lovewell #loveyourself #bebravebeyou #bestillandknow #blogger #spiritualjourney #spirituality #allarewelcome #lovewins #beyou #divinelove #dailyinspiration #writer #keepshowingup #momofgirls #momofgirls You never know what gold nugget may fall into your lap from the most unexpected place. Sometimes we keep ourselves packed and tidy in such a way that we cannot receive words that we need to hear from those we love. And it could be that our loved ones are so used to seeing us in that neatly ordered package, that they can't imagine any other path for us. The beautiful thing about this world, is that God is present everywhere in it. It could be that the stranger on the airplane or the random checkout person in line are carrying divine words just for you. Stay open. Stay open handed, open hearted and open minded. ✨ . . . . #podcasts #progressivechristianity #griefsupport #lovewins #lovewell #loveyourself #bebravebeyou #bestillandknow #blogger #spiritualjourney #spirituality #allarewelcome #lovewins #beyou #divinelove #dailyinspiration #writer #authentic #stayopen #openhearts These girls. Where has time gone??! I still remember when we brought these babies home....😭 Adoption is like any other birth -- you feel incredibly unprepared, nervous and have no idea what it will be like. But, you choose to let your heart lead and you jump in with both feet anyway. These girls not only grabbed their mommies hearts, but they also formed a bond to eachother unlike any other. It has been an honor to be one of those mommies and watch these girls grow up. So proud of both of you!! And so thankful for a lifelong friendship with one of the best mommies I know❤ @sarah.baur.902 . . . . #podcasts #progressivechristianity #griefsupport #lovewins #lovewell #loveyourself #bebravebeyou #bestillandknow #blogger #spiritualjourney #spirituality #allarewelcome #adoptionjourney #momofgirls #girlmom

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