Episode #40: Marissa’s Story

Episode #40: Marissa’s Story

A Sneak Peak into this Episode Laura talks with guest Marissa about her journey through her daughter’s cancer, who was only four years old when she was diagnosed. Marissa and her family struggled to keep trusting God’s love for them through a long and...
What to Say to a Friend Struggling with Anxiety and Depression

What to Say to a Friend Struggling with Anxiety and Depression

  When a mysterious health symptom combined with other stress factors, I spiraled into a time of anxiety and depression. Though functional at a basic level, I felt crippled by distraction, sadness and poor sleep. I lost my appetite and could not find quick...
The Hero of My Story

The Hero of My Story

  Kate’s Story:  Once upon a time my larynx felt glued to the ground like a Manolo Blahnik stiletto stuck to pavement. You know how chewing gum sticks to your shoe and won’t come off? A stuck larynx means singers can’t sing. My good Father...
What to Say to a Friend with an Eating Disorder

What to Say to a Friend with an Eating Disorder

  One of the most powerful aspects of someone’s recovery from an eating disorder is support from others, and that support starts with some basic understanding. Clinical eating disorders may involve restrictive food intake, binging, purging, avoidance of adverse...
Relapse Into Fear

Relapse Into Fear

  Sandra’s Story: The night before surgery, I lay in bed with two preschoolers snuggled on either side. Tiny heads rested on my shoulders. Thumbs plugged in their mouths, they clutched their favorite blankies—pink bunny and blue bear. I savored the sweet...