Attending Church For the First Time By MyselfFor a long time, I've wanted to go to church. I prayed to God asking for help in this very difficult time in my life and finding a church popped into my head again maybe because my sister brought it up this morning. I'm baptized catholic but want to... See More »
Life After LoveI broke off an abusive relationship it's only been about 2-3ish days. So many emotions run through my mind. I am trying to process losing a significant and much-loved person and friend in my life gone in an instant. I want to build on an outline of... See More »
I Left My Abusive RealtionshipI rehearsed it with my co-worker and therapist before. I did it. I was so scared and he knew something was wrong. His mom came to say hello while I was breaking down crying. I just screamed and screamed on the highway. I feel like my heart is so... See More »
I Cry A lotMy boyfriend has done a lot of unkind things to me. I have tried to forgot them and move on but they still really hurt me. The newest thing was. He told me after a fight I needed to lose weight because I will get fat. I am borderline over weight.... See More »
Part Two: What Do I Really Want Out of Life?I want to be free. I have an amazing career where I can work and travel anywhere, making incredible money. Why am I not working towards this? I want to travel, see the world, and move somewhere new for the first time. I want to buy a home. If I work... See More »
Building My Dream Body and Health: Week Two RecapThis week was a success. I worked out twice and ate in moderation. I skipped alcohol and chose smaller portions when eating out. I even had a Kit Kat Banana McFlurry today, ate less than half, and threw the rest away. This might not seem like a big... See More »
Gratitude PracticeI am grateful for building my relationship with God. I am thankful I finished reading the New Testament and am now working on completing the Old Testament. I am proud of setting that intention and having the discipline to work through each chapter. I... See More »
Finding Communities on SWI started posting here as a diary. It's nice to hear similar stories or receive a bit of encouragement. However, many folks here are just nasty and seem like outcasts to society. They use this space to start meaningless arguments or boast about their... See More »
Building My Dream Body and Health: Week One RecapThis week was not successful at all. On Monday, I blew it off completely. On Tuesday, I went to the cycle bar and kicked ass. On Wednesday, I went for a walk and ate pretty modestly, if I recall correctly. Thursday, I did a nice workout but got my... See More »
POV of a Quiet Trump SupporterI'm a moderate who agrees with perspectives from both the left and the right. I have friends who are Liberal and friends who are Republican. If someone has a different perspective than me, I never get upset with them. I listen to their point of view... See More »
It's a Crazy Kind of Love.My boyfriend is the kind of guy who's handsome and knows it. I see pretty girls swoon over him. Truthfully, I'm out of his league, and he'll bashfully admit it. He showers me with gifts, and fancy dinners, and has decided we'll be getting married and... See More »
From Fourteen Years of Witchcraft to Opening My Heart to JesusMy road to where I am now has been long and winding, filled with adventures, spirals, and turns. There have been happy moments, but truthfully, there was also a lot of pain and suffering in my soul. When I talk about my past in witchcraft, I tend to... See More »
What Do I Really Want Out of Life? Poll (24) See Poll OptionsI asked myself this today, with my toes sinking into the sand as the fog rolled into the beach. All my life, I worked hard to become what I thought I... See More »
