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Washed in Wisdom

By: redtentwomen September 19, 2018November 1, 2018

Day to Day, Faith, Intentional Living, Monthly Themesage, childlike, Faith, Grace, Natasha Stevens, Self Acceptance, surfing, Wisdom, WomanhoodLeave a Comment

Where had the summer gone? Faced with so many responsibilities, I walked to the edge of the shore and curled the sand back with my toes. On the surface of the water, I watched my reflection converge with my shadow on the sand. I’m sure I looked silly, standing there watching the kids play, attempting…

Enough

By: redtentwomen November 10, 2017November 8, 2017

Day to Day, relationshipsBraving the Wilderness, Brené Brown, Self Acceptance, Susan Tucker, vulnerability, Young Mom's9 Comments

As I write this morning, I am sitting in my favorite coffee shop. Gathered around me are different groups—a large circle of women discussing a book; friends chatting in hushed voices over steaming pumpkin-spiced drinks; and businesspeople analyzing marketing plans. I recall a time that sitting here, observing all of this connection, would have made…

Ride Along

By: redtentwomen October 12, 2016October 9, 2016

LiteratureAnna Smith, can i come?, courage, eating disorder recovery, Poetry, Self Acceptance, self-criticism1 Comment

When I first read the question, “Can I Come?” the next phrase that carried into my thoughts was, “And Will I Bring Myself Fully?”

My Gut.

By: redtentwomen May 4, 2016May 1, 2016

Day to DayBody image, Bulimia, Eating disorder, intimacy, Kindness, Marriage, Mary Jane Hamilton, Self Acceptance17 Comments

There is a place in my body that feels in ruins.

It is enough.

By: redtentwomen April 4, 2016April 3, 2016

Day to DayGod, Listening, Mary Jane Hamilton, Prayer, quiet, Rest, Self Acceptance, solitude12 Comments

There are many places where I have gotten the message to “Be Quiet”.

Hard on Self…Hard on Others

By: redtentwomen March 4, 2016February 29, 2016

Day to DayAddiction, apologize, Eating disorder, forgiveness, God, Marriage, Mary Jane Hamilton, Self Acceptance, self-criticism, Sexual Abuse5 Comments

“Forgive me.” Ugh…I will admit that I have not practiced the art of asking for forgiveness.

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Restless

By: redtentwomen March 17, 2014September 14, 2015

Day to DayAdventure, Childhood, God, Robyn Whitaker, Self Acceptance8 Comments

It has been said that I was a little girl on-the-go.

Merciful Heartbreak

By: redtentwomen March 10, 2014September 14, 2015

Day to DayDivorce, Grief, Kacy Neinast, New life, relationship, Self Acceptance3 Comments

Seven years ago this month, I walked down the aisle to marry a man whom I loved and cared for. I was terrified. I was excited.