If…Then… NFP and Dreams for Catholic Women
Guest post by Olivia McCarthy A few weeks ago, I published a post on Instagram that went viral-for-me. I used a series of “if…then…” statements to follow the logic of what must also be true if the statement “NFP can be used with a contraceptive mentality” is true. It’s a valuable logical strategy to determine…
Dominic’s Birth Story
Prayers that were answered. Hope that was fulfilled. And the paradox of the whole process of birth.
Don’t pray for healing.
AKA: what happens when you don’t write for months, and then get to a place where you’re ready to say everything all at once. This one is about my current pregnancy.
The Unbearable Weight of Loneliness
A reflection on an aspect of Christ’s Passion that I didn’t see until recently.
I Didn’t Give Birth.
I’ve shared my birth stories before. And I can finally admit I didn’t share the truth.
A Letter to the Momma who has conflicting emotions about her pregnancy
Everything that you feel, Momma – it is so important that you let yourself feel it! You are not bad, you are not broken for carrying so much conflict within you over a new beautiful life.
How Therapy Changed My Experience of Confession
Stating the truth out loud, no matter how ashamed I was or how painful it felt to do so, and then being seen and loved right where I was, was always the first step to feeling and being free.
A Crazy Invitation to Hope
How the latest curveball in my fertility is a crazy – and deeply healing – invitation to Hope.
FAQ: “How far is too far?”
How far is too far? is a question I’ve been hearing a lot! And the biggest problem with is that it’s the wrong question.
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About Me
Hi, I’m Emily. A Cajun cradle Catholic who isn’t afraid to admit that living a faithful life is both hard and beautiful. I like to take on tough topics with blunt honesty and a healthy dose of humor. If that sounds like what you need, dive on in! I’m so glad you’re here.
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