Understanding is My Middle Name
As I prepare to graduate from seminary in a few months, I want to celebrate my origins.
Author: Illness to Wellness: A Journey
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.
Guest Piece: What Stresses You Out? 4 Self-Care Strategies for Modern Day Worries
We typically stress about four things—our country’s future, money, work, and politics. This is where self-care comes into action.
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A Few Ideas for Becoming an Ally: A Verb, Not a Noun
New Years resolutions tend to be self-focused. Let’s also look outward to see how we can be with others in friendship and difficult times.
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Struggling with Grief During the Holidays
You don’t have to fake holiday cheer, no matter what anyone says. You are allowed to have emotions.
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What I Almost Named My Blog Five Years Ago
How did I end up with “Illness to Wellness”? Others believed in me – and now I do, too. The name I almost used doesn’t make sense anymore.
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Thanksgiving for My Times at Mayo Clinic 2.5 Years Ago, My First Dream Job 1.5 Years Ago, My Job Search and Moments with Loved Ones Now, and My Graduation in 6 Months
“There are places I’ll remember / All my life, though some have changed… / In my life, I’ve loved them all.” – The Beatles
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Dear Professors, Please Don’t Consider Our Accommodations “Special Needs”
We, your students, long for full inclusion and an embrace of us and our gifts – and that’s different from what we’re usually getting.
