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testimony series : Jerome Hill

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Welcome to the Testimony Series! This is something I've been so excited to share with you all. About a month ago, God gave me the idea to share the testimonies of some of my friends. Today I'm sharing Jerome's testimony. Jerome is one of my closest brothers in Christ and I'm honored that we have… Continue reading testimony series : Jerome Hill

let’s talk about masturbation

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What a delicate post to end the month of love with, am I right? Before we dive in, a few housekeeping items. On 12 February 2023 ... I WAS BAPTIZED!! I am sometimes still in shock that I chose to publicly show my love and belief in Christ. I'm super excited to see what happens… Continue reading let’s talk about masturbation

being grateful when it is hard

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The day I moved into my new apartment was a little stressful. I drove to the new place with a U-Haul full of my life, excited about this cute yellow door that God opened for me. After literal hours of unpacking and arranging things, I went to drop off the U-Haul. My frat brothers followed… Continue reading being grateful when it is hard

I saw a victory

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Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation In August of 2019, I wanted to die. I just couldn’t go on anymore. I locked myself in the bathroom and stared at myself in the mirror. Curious about what my parents would find in the morning. Curious about the conversation they’d have with my sisters and brother. Curious about how… Continue reading I saw a victory

you must enter a relationship with yourself before anyone else

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I wrote this piece in the winter of 2017. This piece has always meant so much to me because it was the first time I started to associate sex with how harmful it truly is when it is had outside of marriage. It took a few years for me to really get it though. I've… Continue reading you must enter a relationship with yourself before anyone else

transparency time Tuesday

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It probably has everything to do with the way I grew up, but I feel like I am a bother to literally everyone. As I age, I move further away from the unkind words and actions of bullies and family, but the pain that birthed hesitation never left. I am genuinely fearful, at all times,… Continue reading transparency time Tuesday

how to be friends with a survivor

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This post mentions sexual assault and domestic violence. Hi everyone! As always, thanks for coming back. I’m honestly just going to jump right in. I saw an acquaintance recently and while we were catching up, they reached out and touched me without giving me a heads up. Now, I’ve kind of always hated being touched… Continue reading how to be friends with a survivor