Saying Hello
As we continue to greet the new year, Becky Allender is reflecting on a “Hello” moment that changed her life. Becky and Dan are celebrating...
ReadThe Ache of Presence
During the holidays, as we gather with our families, observe our favorite traditions, and mark the passage of another year, we are surrounded by the...
ReadNo, Thank You!
Today, we gather with our friends, families, and communities to break bread, thank God, and thank each other for our lives together. Here, Becky Allender...
ReadCan I Be Healed Too?
Many of us who work to tend the wounds of others have a history of our own wounds going unseen and unaddressed. Here, Becky Allender...
ReadKnowing in Full
Every individual is full of seemingly infinite depth and complexity, particularly to those who are closest to them and have experienced firsthand both their beauty...
ReadWelcoming Age
Many of us are familiar with the tendency to treat our bodies with cruelty and disdain. Here, Becky Allender reflects on the joy she finds...
ReadDeciding to Stay
Sometimes the decision to take a leap of faith looks nothing like we might imagine and is accompanied by tears, questions, and small, tentative steps....
ReadThe Woman Who Held My Face
As we seek to care for and support others, many of us find it difficult to allow ourselves to receive deep care from close, trusted...
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