Stories through the Wilderness
Sobriety Prepared Me for This Moment
In one of the hardest waiting seasons of my life—waiting to learn if the lump in my breast is cancer—I’ve found an unexpected calm that can only be explained by grace. Seven years of sobriety have trained my heart to take life one day at a time, to surrender what I can’t control, and to trust the One who can. What once felt impossible—finding peace in uncertainty—has become proof of how God prepares us long before we know why. Sobriety didn’t just free me from addiction; it taught me how to wait with faith.
Beyond the Mirror
Our reflection doesn’t always tell the truth. Over the years, I’ve wrestled with body image, weight changes, and stress that took a toll on both my mind and body. But through faith, I’ve learned that health isn’t about a number—it’s about how we feel, move, and live in the bodies God designed. The mirror may lie, but God never does. He calls us fearfully and wonderfully made.
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