by Michelle Wuesthoff | Oct 1, 2019 | death, faith, grief, hope, sorrow
The Journey Through Grief (The Healing Power of Letting Go) You might want to keep scrolling if you don’t want real and raw, because that’s where I am right now, writing this piece. There is a certain, maddening pain when someone or something you love is ripped away... by Michelle Wuesthoff | Jan 18, 2019 | anxiety, depression, freedom, hope, overcoming, transformation, wholeness
Whoa…overcame? That’s a pretty bold statement in the title, even for me. Mental illness (anxiety, depression, PTSD) has dogged me most of my life, and handicapped me for a good portion of it. But not today. Not for a whole year. And now,... by Michelle Wuesthoff | Nov 13, 2018 | encouragement, God's love, hope, spiritual growth
Even in the Desert, He Loves You If you know me at all, you know I’m a beach lover. Like, a sold-out, obsessed, any-chance-I-get-I’m-there kind of a beach lover. It’s my happy place. A place I can meet with God in utter bliss. I mean, what could possibly be a better... by Michelle Wuesthoff | Aug 1, 2018 | disappointment, exchange, hope, perspective, spiritual growth
Why I’m Choosing to Let Go of My Dreams Most people who know me probably would recognize me as somewhat of a dreamer. Creative, a little bit visionary, not terribly optimistic all the time, but definitely a hopeless romantic. I live for the happy ending, and my... by Michelle | Mar 7, 2018 | anxiety, depression, hope, overcoming, transformation
Lessons Learned at the Clinic: Part 1 I could hardly believe the words that came spilling out of my mouth: “Can you find me a residential treatment center? A Christian one?” Within minutes of blurting that out, my husband found me just such a... by Michelle | Feb 14, 2018 | encouragement, hope, overcoming, perspective
Sunday’s Coming You can begin again.All creation declares this truth; even the very seasons themselves make this claim again and again as a reminder. Here, in the Northeast, winters can feel intolerably long, and the closer we come to spring, the more painful...