"This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week so our team at Defying Shadows decided that we would join the discussion and help break down any misconceptions about this disorder. Eating Disorders are one of the many "Shadows" that we want to offer encouragement and help for those who are struggling with these issues." Chances are … Continue reading Eating Disorders: When Weight Becomes an Obsession
When I hear the word "nice" it's sweet, even a little benign, and we use it in different ways. "It's a nice day." "This blanket feels nice." "We had a nice time!" It's also used as a bit of a slang slam. You just spilled hot coffee down the white shirt you're wearing to that … Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness: Nice vs Kind
God works in ways that astound me. Last month when I looked at the calendar for Defying Shadows and chose some subjects to write about, I had no idea that when I chose then to write about grief today, how appropriate it would be. Last week I lost someone who'd been a close friend since … Continue reading Grief: How to Navigate Through Loss
After reading that title you may have wondered if it means relaxation or the weather. If you live in a cold-weather area like I do, you’re probably experiencing the delightful tundra that we’ve found ourselves living in lately. This week has been bitter cold and as I write this, a blizzard is blowing in. The … Continue reading Just Chill…
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines abuse as "to treat so as to injure or damage." That definition and action can apply to most any type of abuse in existence. Black eyes and being hit and pushed around is often the first image that springs to mind when you hear the word "abuse." One may picture a young wife … Continue reading Abuse: What It Looks Like, What It Feels Like, and Why You Never Deserve It
