self-care – Page 3 – Red Tent Living

Believing the Invitation.

By: redtentwomen October 13, 2016October 13, 2016

relationshipsAcceptance, bully, bullying, Clare Marlow, Friendship, heartbreak, Jesus, Junior High School, Love of Jesus, Rejection, self worth, self-care4 Comments

It was the last day of sixth grade, one of the few grades when I actually liked my teacher.

A Letter to Eighteen

By: redtentwomen September 8, 2016September 5, 2016

Literature, relationshipsAddiction, Coming of Age, Dear Eighteen, Julie McClay, Legal Adult, Numbing, Open Letter, Parenting, Second Chance, self-care, Trusting your Kid8 Comments

Dear Eighteen, Here you are. Yesterday’s child is today’s legal adult, and yet, nothing has really changed.

Make Yourself at Home

By: redtentwomen August 17, 2016August 16, 2016

The HomeAdair Swayze, Beauty, Belief, Faith, Home, Hope, horse farm, Hospitality, self-care, Singleness, Unexpected, welcome4 Comments

There is a place near my home that I am drawn to on days when I am in need of respite. It is a place that feels sacred to me, hidden as it is in a sprawling neighborhood.

Hunger is More Than Our Appetite

By: redtentwomen August 3, 2016August 1, 2016

Day to Daybaking, Bulimia, Cooking, Eating disorder, family traditions, Grandchildren, Legacy, Mary Jane Hamilton, Recipes, self-care13 Comments

My history does not lend itself to be very forgiving or much less welcoming of others into my kitchen.

On Faith, Churches, and Never Becoming a Pastor

“Why wouldn’t you go for the M.Div?” McKenna asked.

Always Kind

By: redtentwomen June 24, 2016June 23, 2016

Day to DayAnxiety, God, Janet Stark, Kindness, Motherhood, Parenting, self-care, self-criticism, Therapy20 Comments

I roll over in bed and grope in the dark for my phone, resting on my nightstand.

Where I need you.

By: redtentwomen June 20, 2016June 20, 2016

Day to DayAnxiety, Beauty, Belief, Change, Death, Faith, Friendship, Friendships, God, growing faith, Hope, Katy Johnson, self-care, Unexpected6 Comments

It has been 10 months since we last connected—10 months and a lifetime.

Hugs

By: redtentwomen May 27, 2016May 23, 2016

Day to DayAnorexia, Divorce, God, Healing, Kacy Neinast, Marriage, Self Protection, self-care2 Comments

I’m going through a time of personal growth.

Embrace Received

By: redtentwomen May 26, 2016May 26, 2016

Day to DayAngela Leffel, Community, Friendship, Injury, Love, self-care, Single Parent6 Comments

I sat on the kitchen floor, my leg in pain from a fall and wondered what to do next.

Connected by Love

By: redtentwomen May 25, 2016May 23, 2016

relationshipsChildhood, Embrace, Grandmother, intimacy, Janet Stark, Life Seasons, Marriage, Motherhood, Moving, self-care1 Comment

“We know that we are adopted by God when we are embraced by our brothers and sisters.”