Faithfully Unstuck

faith + encouragement

  • Some Relationships Die Long Before We Stop Grieving Them

    The author reflects on the complexities of relationships and grief, acknowledging how bonds can evoke both joy and pain. Through personal experiences, she learns that healing isn’t about gaining answers or mending broken connections, but about accepting loss and continuing… Continue reading

    Some Relationships Die Long Before We Stop Grieving Them
  • The Sadness of a Hurried World

    In a fast-paced world driven by busyness and technology, the author reflects on the importance of living unhurried. Surrounded by nature’s beauty in Wyoming, she shares her yearning for genuine connection, mindfulness, and appreciation for life’s simple moments. Embracing the… Continue reading

    The Sadness of a Hurried World
  • Becoming Spring

    The author reflects on personal experiences with health challenges, including a basal cell surgery and a melanoma diagnosis, leading to moments of distress and self-discovery. Through memories of her grandmother, she emphasizes resilience and strength, encouraging readers to embrace their… Continue reading

    Becoming Spring
  • Water’s Edge

    The writer reflects on the warmth and value of home, cherishing cozy living spaces filled with love and imperfect beauty. They discuss personal memories tied to cherished belongings and the emotional significance of their new house, noting the journey of… Continue reading

    Water’s Edge
  • Mountains

    In a poignant reflection, a mother shares her emotional journey as her son, Cannon, approaches a significant medical milestone just before his 18th birthday. Despite exhaustion and heartache from witnessing his struggles, she finds strength in hope and faith, cherishing… Continue reading

    Mountains
  • Not All Who Wonder Are Lost

    Erica reflects on her journey from feeling trapped by trauma to discovering peace and healing. She shares her experiences of moving back home with her family, the weight of sadness, and the struggle between longing for solitude and connection. Despite… Continue reading

    Not All Who Wonder Are Lost
  • Exhale the Old, Make Room for the New

    After a yoga session, the author reflects on the emotional journey of letting go and personal growth. They emphasize the importance of releasing resistance, which manifests as negative emotions like fear and envy. Embracing transformation leads to inner freedom and… Continue reading

    Exhale the Old, Make Room for the New
  • Morning Glories

    On my 39th birthday, I sat in a hospital room surrounded by an outside view of freezing cold gray skies in Cincinnati, Ohio… a children’s hospital where people somberly push their children around in wheelchairs, weep in corners, sit at… Continue reading

    Morning Glories
  • The Hard Parts Of My Life

    Erica from Salty Blonde Living shares her family’s emotional journey during her son Cannon’s medical struggles, beginning in July 2021. Through heartfelt social media posts, she expresses gratitude for support while navigating despair and hope. Erica emphasizes the importance of… Continue reading

    The Hard Parts Of My Life
  • While I Wait

    Twelve years I have waited, prayed, desired, and begged God to move me back home. For all that time, I tried to balance enjoying my present life while not letting my dreams consume me. And if you can believe it…… Continue reading

    While I Wait