I recently had a reader comment about how the title of my page should read “Beautifully Broken” vs broke. She stated that broke makes it sound like I’m without money. Vocabulary is not my strong suite, so I was embarrassed to have made such a big mistake. Broken was the word I wanted to useContinue reading “Broke”
Category Archives: Ankylosing Spondylitis
The Body
As someone who lives with chronic pain I’ve found myself asking many times, why pain? When I was younger my mom read us a book called “The Gift of Pain.” This was over twenty-five years ago so the details may be fuzzy but I remember being fascinated. The doctor who wrote the book discussed hisContinue reading “The Body”
Darkness
Darkness seems to surround us like a heavy blanket. It seems to be the constant, ever present shadow that hangs over us. Seems like everyone I talk to is in the fight of their life. Two of my closest friends have family members that are suicidal and fighting major mental and emotional issues. One ofContinue reading “Darkness”
Sadness and Joy
“So lay down your burdens, lay down your shame. All who are broken lift up your face. Oh, wanderer, come home. You’re not too far. So lay down your hurt, lay down your heart. Come as you are.” ~ Come As Your Are by Crowder As I sit here this morning drinking coffee, I findContinue reading “Sadness and Joy”
Beautifully Broken 