The gut-drop feeling hits when I least expect it. My throat starts to tighten. My head pounds. Anything good about the day is forgotten. Sometimes it’s a big thing that triggers me into a downward spiral. Sometimes it’s a bunch of little things. What starts your downward spiral? Some of my triggers for my anxiety… Continue reading How to Fight Anxiety & Depression
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Why Marriage is Hard, But Doesn’t Have to Be
“As much as I don’t understand you, you don’t understand me.” And he was right. My husband and I celebrated 2 years of marriage this month. And this was a conversation we had recently. I saw my husband’s hobbies as him avoiding time with me. I thought he was choosing to spend time away from… Continue reading Why Marriage is Hard, But Doesn’t Have to Be
3 Problems in Our Friendships + How to Fix Them
“I have to be honest with you. I just don’t trust you. I don’t trust that you will come through when you say you will,” I said with a wavering voice. “Fair enough. I understand,” she replied. I shivered from my own honesty. I thought she was going to be defensive and reactionary, but she… Continue reading 3 Problems in Our Friendships + How to Fix Them
5 Things to Know for 2021
Goals get us going “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) My schedule was full of accounting classes. Ignoring my despise for office work, I was going to get my accounting certificate. I was working towards something, but God had something better. Because of my goal, I… Continue reading 5 Things to Know for 2021
2 Prayers to Propel You into Christmas & 2021
Sometimes we need to stop and really reflect on the previous season before we can move forward in our current and/or approaching season. Maybe you feel exhausted, burnt out, and drained like me? As excited I am for what’s around the corner, I also am worn out from what felt like a long year we’ve… Continue reading 2 Prayers to Propel You into Christmas & 2021
Growing from Grumbling to Gratitude
“Why do you have to continuously complain?” my husband uttered the question that cut right to the heart of the matter. I repeatedly complained about his bad breath when he would kiss me when coming home from work. He was right. Earlier that day I decided to be more grateful and somehow I missed that… Continue reading Growing from Grumbling to Gratitude
From Earthly Country to Eternal Kingdom
I dashed out the door. My truck rolled out of my driveway at 6am. The coffee in my travel mug splashed onto the sides of the cup holder. I mentally noted to deal with that later. To make the hour and a half drive to Jury Room 103 I needed to leave that minute. If… Continue reading From Earthly Country to Eternal Kingdom
A Forgotten Factor in Overcoming Anxiety
My mind was shouting “you’re a failure.” “Everyone is only tolerating you.” “You don’t belong.” I waited till I was in my car. Then my emotions broke through. My throat tightening, tears rolling, and my mind saying I wasn’t enough. It’s okay to experience emotion, but we need to get to a place where we… Continue reading A Forgotten Factor in Overcoming Anxiety
Learning to Let Go
“Honey, I’m thinking about going fishing this weekend with a friend. Does that work?” My knee-jerk reaction was “no way.” Driving accidents and boating accidents all flooded into my mind. The narrative ‘the world is not safe’ is what I grew up believing and still struggle with today. The way I like to “manage” this… Continue reading Learning to Let Go
Why the Word ‘Temporary’ is Important
“It’s only temporary.” is the phrase He keeps saying. He says it to remind me, but probably to remind himself too. Every obstacle. Every bump in the road. Blowing the converter in the RV breaker box, cleaning out disgusting dead mice, lightning leaving us with no electricity… My husband and I work 2 hours from… Continue reading Why the Word ‘Temporary’ is Important
Britney Froese 