Growing up going to church with my family, I could spit doctrine and verbalize a belief in Jesus, but I only lived it out when it was convenient for me. I talked about it when I was a captain of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, in church youth group, or with my mom when I had…
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Throughout my life, I have relied on relationships with other people, to the point where I was idolizing them. I’ve always feared being alone, and so I put myself in bad relationships or focused too much on relationships. Whether it be with boys, friends, or my parents, I relied too heavily on them. This worked…
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In high school, I was involved in a long-term relationship. Being with him made me feel like I belonged. I thought the relationship would bring me joy, especially as I watched my mom fight through alcoholism and depression. I missed almost more school than I attended because of chronic migraines. I pushed away everyone who…
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I’ve been a Christian for as long as I can remember. My faith has had a significant impact on me in every phase of my life, and is incredibly important to who I am today. My faith has not always been easy, however, and I’ve had to reconcile with it as I’ve grown up. I’ve…
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My story. Have you ever felt helpless? Alone? Out of control of your own life? Honestly, if you are in college, this is pretty much your daily life. Sometimes, I run through these feelings even before breakfast. For others, that is their whole life. A void that will never be filled, no matter how many…
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I grew up in a Christian home and attended a Christian school from kindergarten through eighth grade. At this school, I developed a good work ethic, and strong values that continue to help me succeed to this day. Despite my parents reminding me they wouldn’t love me any less if I failed, I strived to…
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From a young age, I wanted to be prized in other’s eyes. In middle and high school I quickly learned that if I excelled in sports, my coaches and parents would be pleased with me. I found that if I excelled in school, teachers would give me praise. I learned that if I was a…
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Growing up, my life revolved around friends, sports, school, and the never-ending desire to be “popular.” I wanted to be considered popular and accepted, so I only hung out with people that would bring me that status, even if I didn’t enjoy spending time with them. I gave into peer pressure constantly, and stopped being…
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My life revolved around my friends, sports, what people thought of me and just whatever seemed fun at the time. My security was in having people like me. This lead me to be a people pleaser. Putting my identity in what others thought of me continued my Freshman year of College. I dove into the…
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