By Violetta Reum Grief (n.): deep sorrow, especially caused by the death of someone or something. It has been very difficult to end this COVID series. Mostly because I desperately want this series to end because I am over it, I am done and I want everything to go back to normal. I want to … Continue reading Unpacking Emotions of COVID-19: Grief
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Thankfulness
By Violetta Reum It is Thanksgiving week in the United States right now and it is one of my most favorite holidays of the year. The fall is coming to an end, welcoming in the winter and with it, the Christmas season. Thanksgiving brings families and friends together to celebrate, feast and be thankful for … Continue reading Thankfulness
Trust in Him
By Violetta Reum Oh how deeply I want to trust you, Lord. I know I should trust God because the scripture tell me so and the Bible is alive and real; not old and irrelevant. When I surrendered my life to the calling Jesus has given me by serving others and trying to glorify Him … Continue reading Trust in Him
My Journey of Healing
Sadly, my story is not too different from so many other people. I was sexually abused by someone in my family, whom I was very close to and loved dearly. I was only a child and I didn't know what to do about it or how to react. But also, I was old enough to … Continue reading My Journey of Healing
Surviving Transition
Nothing has the power to shake up your identity like a season of transition. Just when you thought you were figuring life out and things were finally settling down, a new season comes along and the winds of change begin to feel more like hurricanes. Even as someone who is normally very excited about change … Continue reading Surviving Transition