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Resurrecting Boyhood
Last week, Rachael Clinton reflected on the ambivalence we often feel when daring to engage our stories of trauma and abuse. Here, Matt Morrissey, Admissions...
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Waking Desire
Many of us know the ambivalence of naming desire. It requires us to face the agony of our harm and, if we allow it, opens...
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I’d Rather Wear Pink
As we dive into our past experiences and engage our story with authenticity and courage, we begin to see surprising parallels and reminders of the...
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The Trap of Cynicism
At the heart of the Allender Theory is the belief that our desires are beautiful and God-given, but that traumatic experiences and harmful messages train...
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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...
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The Good Grief
As Becky Allender recently reflected, during the holidays we are often confronted with loss and grief in a deep, profound way. Here, Andrew Bauman, a...
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The 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...
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No, 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...
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