There is Freedom from the Unrelenting Voice of Trauma
Trauma Impacts Your Body Today, I’m going to talk about trauma’s impact on our body and share a story of a whale enmeshed in a traumatic situation that silenced her joy and left her helpless. As a child, I learned silence is golden. “Children are to be seen and not...
Don’t Strive to Put on the Armor of God (It’s Okay to Slow Down and Rest)
Put on the Armor? Our church in Nebraska urged, “Daily put on the whole armor of God.” “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual...
Finding Light in the Darkness (Step Onto the Path of Peace)
I love trees. All shapes, sizes, and species. There is something majestic and inviting about them. Stepping beneath the canopy of the forest, I automatically inhale deeply. As my body relaxes, a feeling of contentment embraces me, and my soul is nurtured; I am in a...
What Happens When Your Survival Skills Hurt You?
This morning, a beautiful rust-colored bird got into my screened porch. Greatly distressed, he flew against the screen, first on one side, then another. Seeing me, he grew more frightened; not thinking clearly, he repeatedly flew into the screen, attempting to escape....
What to Do When Fear of Failure Keeps You from Growing
Let Go of the Fear of Failure Let go of what you can’t do, of what people might think, and step out of the boat. Try! It’s okay not to be perfect. 4 Minute Read Fear of Failure Have you ever avoided trying something new because you were afraid of failing? It is...About Barbara
Restoring dignity and hope to trauma survivors.
As a trauma survivor, Barbara finds joy in helping people experience healing and spiritual restoration.
