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Next week, I will return to the allergist for the ninth year in a row, to have allergy testing View Post

Filed Under: Be Peaceful {Conquer Your Worries}, Food Allergies

Lies Moms Believe : “Good Moms” Don’t Take Medication For Depression Or Anxiety

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Since I have "gone public" with my battle with anxiety, I receive usually 1-2 emails a week from View Post

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Lies Moms Believe #2: I Have ANY Control Over My Children’s Future

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This post is part of my October post series: 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Check out the whole View Post

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If God Feels Distant, Look Here (Lessons From The ICU)

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Many of my readers know  that a month ago, our son Sam had a life-threatening allergic reaction, and View Post

Filed Under: Be Peaceful {Conquer Your Worries}, My Story

An Open Letter To The Woman Who Fears The Worst Will Happen

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An open letter to the woman who fears the worst will happen ~ I know you. I know what it's like. View Post

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How To Waste Your Motherhood (Thoughts After The Scariest Day Of My Life)

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So I wrote this post. And twelve hours later, I was in an ambulance with our son Sam en route to the View Post

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The Ultimate Anxiety Resource

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  (this post may contain affiliate links.) Do you struggle with anxiety, or have a View Post

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20 Things To Do When You’re Anxious

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As I have battled my anxiety over the years, this has been perhaps the #1 lesson I learned and one View Post

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10 Scriptures For When You Are Anxious

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I get many of my readers for two reasons. The post about my cornbread. The posts about my View Post

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From Fear to Faith: God In A High-Risk Childbirth

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Have you ever wondered if it's possible to have a natural birth after two, even three, c-sections? I View Post

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The One About Anti-Depressants (Should Christians Take Anti-Depressants?)

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disclaimer: I am not a doctor. This is my non-clinical, personal experience and opinion. Each View Post

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You Can Throw A Joy Revolution

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-------- There was this moment. It was five years ago - an ordinary night. My husband and I were View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Be Peaceful {Conquer Your Worries}, Homeschooling

For The Parents Who Worry About Their Kids

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My son has a life-threatening, anaphylaxic milk allergy. This past weekend while visiting my aunt, I View Post

Filed Under: Be Peaceful {Conquer Your Worries} Tagged With: anxiety, food allergies, trusting God, worry

When You Think You Have Obstacles

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*this post may contain affiliate links. My extended family has a new Christmas tradition. Before View Post

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The Picture I Look At When I’m Not Sure I Can Keep Going

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A few months ago, I was at my in-laws house when I saw a picture on the counter. I remarked to my View Post

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Hi! I’m Jessica. Former English teacher turned homeschooling mom of three. ESTJ. iPhone addict (in recovery). Anxiety overcomer. Allergy mom (only slightly neurotic). Loved by God, and wife to Mr. Fix Anything. I run a mean 12-minute mile and can make just about anything dairy free. I’m glad you’re here! Read More >>>
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