We ALL want to feel seen. Whether it’s by a parent who never told you “ I’m so proud of you” or a boy that isn’t cherishing you as you want.  You just want him to desire you and to think you’re beautiful. Maybe it’s by the boss you so desperately want to tell you […]

I didn’t hide all of myself, only the parts I didn’t like. In elementary, Limited Too and Old Navy were the brands on trend. Fourth grade Katie was ecstatic entering fitting rooms, but after endless children’s clothing not fitting, she realized something was wrong. Why weren’t children’s clothing fitting her, a child? That’s when it […]

On Sunday, March 19th of 2023, I had the opportunity to share my story of addiction with sexual sin to over 90 girls at a Christian college in the PNW. I have shared my story in various places with ranging age groups; yet, this setting was my favorite. I knew I was talking to a […]

Today I am sitting back, puzzled, asking God, how did this happen? How did you know? And most importantly, when did you know? When did you know I was ready? It feels like yesterday I was hunched over in my parents bed in utter heartbreak, asking if I’d ever meet another guy who could love […]

I want to start this by saying, “me too.”I I grew up in the church. It was like my second home. Everything felt safe.  I knew I belonged, until I didn’t.  No one ever kicked me out or pointed at me yelling, “sinner.” Nothing like that. Rather, there wasn’t a lot of talk around the things […]