“I realized that I was not unlovable. My standards weren’t too high. I was not impossible. I just didn’t realize my worth and I was letting other people define that. My identity was tied to being a mom and a wife and a homemaker. And today my identity is that I’m a child of God.”

’Unbecoming’ who we’ve been led to believe we are requires a delicate balance of grace and action. It’s a process of identifying and shedding the layers we’ve been living under; those that have been imposed upon us, and those we’ve developed to keep us safe. Ultimately, taking personal responsibility for who we’ve become and being willing to do the hard work of healing is the only way to the other side.

Sometimes healing looks like barefoot walks on the beach and long afternoon naps. Other times it’s difficult sessions with your therapist and crying out to God.

When you ’find’ yourself again, you will realize you were there all along, patiently collecting the lessons needed for your next chapter. When the dark clouds have parted and you can once again see the light, it will be brighter than ever and you will realize it was all worth it.

It’s not our fault we were broken, but it is our responsibility to heal.

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