Unpacking Emotions of COVID-19: Powerlessness

By Morgan Petit-Homme and Violetta Reum Powerlessness (n.): lack of ability, influence, or power Morgan's Experience: Hey girl! I just want to take a moment to remind you that you are not alone, you are not incapable, and you are allowed to let yourself feel and process all the emotions that come with uncertainty. Merriam-Webster’s …

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Unpacking Emotions of COVID-19: Disappointment

By Violetta Reum and Morgan Petit-Homme Disappointment (n.): the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations. Violetta’s Experience: The implications of COVID-19 have been overwhelming; thousands of people are dying world wide and people are jailed and fined if they are seen congregating outside during lockdown.  In the …

Unpacking the Emotions of COVID-19

By Violetta Reum A few weeks ago, I remember seeing something on the news about the coronavirus that was spreading in China. A week later, I heard a podcast that mentioned that this is going to spread quickly and people are going to have to think about their jobs and possibly work from home. A …

Heal Your Wounds

By Morgan Petit-Homme People say time heals all wounds, I don’t believe that to be true. Until last year, time has only caused me more pain and confusion. My adolescence to adulthood (13-26 years old), I have been in denial about all of the trauma I have experienced. I always told myself, “someone has surely …

What being a parent taught me about God

By Violetta Reum Less than two weeks ago, my son, Dominik, turned 10 months old. It has been an incredible journey of being a parent. I have been surprised by how truly difficult it is and how unmanageable my life seems at times. I have been surprised by how exponentially and magically my heart has …

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 …

Accepting Responsibility

By Morgan Petit-Homme For a long time I only saw myself as a victim. I am a victim don’t get me wrong, but I am more than just a victim. In my journey through healing I have acknowledged that, for better or worse I am more than a victim. My identity and truth amounts to …

Evidence of Healing

By Violetta Reum Healing is a journey. It is not an easy process that only requires a couple prayers and a friend or two who can listen and encourage. It is difficult and painful. But God desperately wants for us to embark on this journey with Him.  Healing is never truly done. We have been …

Made Anew

By Morgan Petit-Homme The other night I was looking through old pictures, looking through all the cuts and phases my hair has gone through. I’m trying to decide on what to do with my thick, tightly coiled, side-shaved hair (a long story for another day). But the further back in time I went, the sadder …

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 …