Destined for His Glory

I am strong, resilient and worthy.  My voice matters.  I see those many don’t see. I hear those whose hearts are longing to be heard. I hold space and care for those who come under my care. I am a therapist  All my experiences The joys, the triumphs, the heartaches the Dark Night of the Souls. My fears, insecurities and anxiety My friendships and those within my community Empower me to sit with those who seek Their own healing journey. I am competent I have been given the skills, ability and talent To humbly and confidently stand In my role as a Therapist  As a Student. My love of learning overrides the untruth of being labeled unacademic. I am strong, and I choose today not to give my own power where it is undeserving. I choose to no longer belittle or dismiss my own worth and value. I choose to stand in the truth of Who I was and am created to be. The Maker Holds me close in His Hands. Whispers, “Beloved, you are i...

The very definition of grief depicts the image of deep suffering. The Latin word “gwere” means, “ mental pain, or sorrow.” When a loved one passes away, its not just an emotional suffering that on e experiences, but it also is felt physically in the body. Studies show the impact grief and sorrow has on both our mind and bodies. Grief is EXHAUSTING. As much as we try to prepare for grief, there is a chaotic and often unnatural feel to the process of deep loss. The cost of loving someone is often the deep pain we feel when sorrow comes in massive waves, and never at the times we want them to come. Flashes of memories, and words that were shared, and what it feels like to be in the presence of our most loved and dear hit us when we are least expecting them to come. At the grocery store, filling up the car with gas, someone is talking and somehow what they say reminds you of your loss. At night when all is quiet and there is a moment to reflect and remember, when no one else will ...