My Body Is a Weapon: Being Thoughtful As a Lower-Risk Person During COVID-19
Why it’s important to convince yourself to care.
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.
Invited to Walk in Others’ Shoes: The Gift of Working as a Hospital Chaplain
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
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
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
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
Thoughts on my graduation and big upcoming moves, both in prose and poetry.
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Teaching Girls Their Worth: Giving Empowering Compliments
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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A Moment of Learning to Live (Visibly and Differently) with Less Shame
I was tired of saying goodbye to help and hello to societal expectations that give me unnecessary pain – so I stopped.
