Your Journey Matters

Hello again,

Last week, I shared a little of my story and why I began Still Her. But today, I'd like to pause and think about your journey.

Have you ever wondered if what you're going through 'counts' as difficult? Maybe you feel unseen, unheard, or even doubt your own reality.

Let me be real here; many women quietly carry that same question. What you're living through isn't invisible. You're not crazy for feeling confused. Confusion is what love starts to feel like when truth is twisted.

Here are three signs you might be in a painful or harmful relationship.

• Confusion: You often leave conversations more bewildered than before.

• Walking on Eggshells: You monitor your words and actions to avoid anger or silence.

• Blame & Shame: You feel like everything is "your fault,' even when you know deep down it isn't.

  When these patterns become your daily norm, they quietly drain your joy.

  
  

You might find yourself caught in survival mode, monitoring every word, replaying every argument, scanning for signs that things might be ok again. That constant vigilance takes a toll. It clouds your thinking, dulls your intuition, and leaves you unsure of what's real. Just so you know, that's not weakness. That's your natural response to chronic emotional confusion.

Take a moment to write down one place where you feel unseen. It doesn't have to be shared with anyone - it's just for you. As you write, remember:

Clarity begins when you stop apologizing for what you see.

Wherever this finds you, your story matters; every messy, unfinished part of it. You're allowed to take one small step at a time.

Next week, I'll share more about how to take the first step toward hope when everything still feels uncertain. Even if you can't yet see the way out, light is already beginning to flicker.

And until then, "You Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light." Psalm 18:28 (NIV)

Still Her - The Journey Home