Stories through the Wilderness

Faith, Fear, and Breast Cancer
Mental Health and Healing Jessica Pavelko Mental Health and Healing Jessica Pavelko

Faith, Fear, and Breast Cancer

This October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month feels more personal than ever. After finding a lump, I’ve been navigating a mix of fear, faith, and deep reflection. My journey isn’t just about waiting for test results—it’s about confronting old grief, remembering my mom’s battle with breast cancer, and learning to trust God’s peace in the midst of uncertainty. Whether this turns out to be nothing or something more, I know this: fear loses its power when we bring it into the light.

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Mental Health Crisis and My Call to Hope
Faith and Culture Jessica Pavelko Faith and Culture Jessica Pavelko

Mental Health Crisis and My Call to Hope

Our nation is hurting—and so are its people. In this post, I share how my own battle with addiction and trauma opened my eyes to a deeper truth: lasting healing must include faith. Mental health tools help us cope, but only God can restore what’s broken. Even in a divided world, hope still has a name—and His name is Jesus.

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