Welcome to Resilient Faith Life! I started this blog as a platform to share some personal experiences and learnings that I hope will encourage others to lean on their faith during times of challenge and uncertainty.
I am first and foremost a follower of Jesus Christ. I am also a wife and mother of three amazing kids. My faith, marriage and kids are my top priorities in life. In an effort to protect my family, I have opted to keep this blog anonymous. While I will not directly reveal my identity or those of my family, I do hope to share very real and transparent stories of my life.
I am a survivor of an emotionally abusive marriage that lasted 8 years. My two oldest sons (now ages 15 and 16) are from my prior marriage. This is a large part of why I intend to keep this blog anonymous. While I am no longer in that relationship, they still are. It has been a very tumultuous and painful experience attempting to co-parent with someone who has narcissistic personality disorder, and it has been a huge struggle for my sons. We continue to deal with the destruction caused by a mentally unstable person. It is an ongoing battle that has resulted in a lot of stress and overwhelming grief.
Thankfully God blessed me with my current husband about 8 years ago. He loves Jesus and his loyalty, gentleness and love for our family is such a sweet relief after my prior relationship. Through our marriage, we have a beautiful daughter (age 6). She is a delight to us all and has been a bright spot during some very difficult times.
Beyond family life, I am a licensed counselor. I currently work in a Christian school but that role will be coming to an end soon due to budget issues. I am in a season of great uncertainty. It is scary and unsettling at times. Thankfully, Jesus says, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yolk upon you. Let me teach you, because I am gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yolk is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:28-30. So as I navigate the process of releasing my heavy burdens to Jesus, I hope to encourage others to do the same. We allwrestle with my humanity through struggles.