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My name is Emmie and I'm trying to make a difference by speaking up. Follower of Jesus, survivor and thriver, graduate student of divinity, musician, photographer, traveler, Sigma Phi Lambda sister, goofball, and optimist.
Ideas for Cultivating Peace and Joy, Even Right Now
Mental Health · Short-term/Acute Illness

Ideas for Cultivating Peace and Joy, Even Right Now

March 18, 2020 Illness to Wellness: A Journey1 Comment

This is for everyone, especially for those who work jobs that require them to leave home.

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My Body Is a Weapon: Being Thoughtful As a Lower-Risk Person During COVID-19
Chronic Illness · Personal · Short-term/Acute Illness · Social Justice

My Body Is a Weapon: Being Thoughtful As a Lower-Risk Person During COVID-19

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Illness to Wellness: A Journey2 Comments

Why it’s important to convince yourself to care.

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Invited to Walk in Others’ Shoes: The Gift of Working as a Hospital Chaplain
Personal · Religious

Invited to Walk in Others’ Shoes: The Gift of Working as a Hospital Chaplain

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 Illness to Wellness: A JourneyLeave a comment

What I get to do with my life is one of the greatest gifts I have.

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A Letter from an Alum to Current Students
Chronic Illness · Chronic Pain · Grad School · Mental Health · Personal · Recovery

A Letter from an Alum to Current Students

August 14, 2019July 2, 2019 Illness to Wellness: A JourneyLeave a comment

A few years ago, I was asked to give advice to current high schoolers at my alma mater. I shared how much I’d changed.

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26 Intangibles I Want to Give Myself for My 26th Birthday
Personal · Recovery

26 Intangibles I Want to Give Myself for My 26th Birthday

June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 Illness to Wellness: A Journey1 Comment

This practice has become a yearly tradition of mine – a way to keep boldly imagining the future.

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Guest Piece: 5 Ways to Pay for Long-Term Senior Care Needs When Insurance Comes Up Short
Social Justice

Guest Piece: 5 Ways to Pay for Long-Term Senior Care Needs When Insurance Comes Up Short

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 Illness to Wellness: A JourneyLeave a comment

Have you thought about how you would pay for a loved one’s or your own long-term care? This guest piece has some life hacks for you.

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Beyond What I Can See
Grad School · My Creative Writing · Personal · Religious

Beyond What I Can See

May 14, 2019April 25, 2019 Illness to Wellness: A JourneyLeave a comment

Thoughts on my graduation and big upcoming moves, both in prose and poetry.

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Teaching Girls Their Worth: Giving Empowering Compliments
Social Justice

Teaching Girls Their Worth: Giving Empowering Compliments

April 27, 2019April 25, 2019 Illness to Wellness: A JourneyLeave a comment

A major task of parenting and being a mentor or family friend is communicating your values. Here are some ideas for doing that well.

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