After eighteen months of trying to have a child, Sharon and John* rejoiced when they discovered they were finally going to have a baby. The first few months of her pregnancy were filled with excitement and expectation. *Their real names, used with permission. Uncertainty at Every Step At the six month appointment, concerns about the…
In August of 2011, Jessica* reached a point in her life in which she knew she needed to begin exercising to help control her weight and to get healthy. A friend recommended she try running. It was hard at first, but she had something to prove to herself. With a 5K race in her sights,…
If you have not read my blog post “Restoring a Broken Heart, Part 1,” please do so before reading the amazing conclusion to Stacy’s story. Broken in a Million Pieces After three consecutive days of excessive use of cocaine with Brad, Stacy knew she’d gone too far. Heart racing out of her chest to the…