by Joanna French | Nov 18, 2021 | Mental Health, Spiritual Development, Trauma
I have PTSD from a very traumatic childhood. I could go into details, but I will spare you. I was physically, mentally, emotionally, and sexually abused in ways which appall most people. My full testimony can be traumatizing for others. Sometimes my brain doesn’t get...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Nov 15, 2021 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting
Advice. Suggestions. How to do it better. Critiques. Verbal attacks. Criticism.Whether you have typically developing children or children with special needs, there are others who seem to have an answer for why your child is misbehaving, not talking or walking on time,...
by Joanna French | Nov 10, 2021 | Depression, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
I am in a significantly depressed season. One where I don’t want to leave my room, where I am too numb to cry. I appear extremely high functioning, so most people probably think I am okay. It’s in these seasons where it seems the farther I am from my home, the easier...
by Key Ministry | Nov 9, 2021 | Abuse, Hope, Mental Health
This post is part 2 of our interview with “Emma,” a woman who endured years of sexual abuse by someone she knew. Read part 1 here. We share her experience in these posts to increase awareness of opportunities for abuse and provide prevention and recovery resources to...
by Key Ministry | Nov 5, 2021 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
“You can pass through His open gates with the password of praise. Come right into His presence with thanksgiving. Come bring your thank offering to Him and affectionately bless His beautiful name! For Yahweh is always good and ready to receive you. He’s so loving that...