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Tested by Trouble: How Vulnerability and Faith Helped Me Healing Through the Hardest Moments
Sometimes, life brings trouble to test our faith and push us toward true vulnerability. For a long time, my instinct was to keep things to myself and say, “I’ll figure it out”. But suppressing that struggle manifested physically and emotionally—leading to stress-related psoriasis, feelings of depression, and constant tears. I realized I couldn’t navigate it… →
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What if they don’t like me? 💭💔
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share a real talk moment with Quinn about the dangers of people-pleasing during those tough middle school years. Wanting everyone to like you creates an endless cycle of anxiety and toxicity within yourself. Real peace comes when you stop chasing approval and start embracing who… →
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Why do people care if people like you or not? Why does it matter? 💭
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Quinn asks a powerful question that so many of us have wrestled with. For me, wanting to be liked was deeply tied to self-esteem and searching for validation when the people who were supposed to show up for me didn’t. When you’re struggling internally, getting approval… →
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You can’t save someone if they drag you down into the deep end with them. 🌊🛑
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I reflect on a powerful metaphor: reaching out a hand to help someone who is struggling, only to have them yank you into their “pool of misery.” When someone else’s negativity begins consuming your peace and energy, it’s a clear sign that you need to protect… →
