This blog is rooted in a desire to be authentically vulnerable, honest and encouraging. The hope is for its words and stories to remind you that, no matter what you're facing, you're not alone.
In 2021, I had over 25 friends move out of the city of Chicago. Roommates. Small group leaders and members. Friends of 5+ years. Friends who made up my sense of community. Friends who made Chicago home. Some moved to various states across the country, and some even across the world. Most of these friends... Continue Reading →
By the time I graduated high school, I attended a total of six schools (nine if you count three different preschools). I only moved houses once in my childhood but my school experience was far from the stable K-12. In middle and high school, I spent my summers on service trips with an organization that... Continue Reading →
For most of my life, I've watched romance happen for others while remaining on the sidelines. In the past five years alone, I've been invited to over 40 weddings. Many of those same friends are having their first, second or third babies. While I love supporting and showing up for my friends' life moments (read... Continue Reading →
The Beauty In Our Brokenness 