by Lainey La Shay | Dec 30, 2022 | Domestic Violence, How To, Mental Health
It was starting to snow when I stepped into my parents’ house, but I was numb to everything, including the chill. After surviving a series of traumatic events, I was in a constant fog and didn’t quite know how to move forward. There, by the door, was a wire basket. An...
by Lainey La Shay | Nov 5, 2022 | Insights for Life, Mental Health
I’ve often heard that you should never tell a person there’s a purpose for the difficult season they are walking through or a reason for their purpose. Some have claimed that it diminishes their hurt and experience. However, I don’t see it this way. Certainly, there...
by Lainey La Shay | Oct 17, 2022 | Domestic Violence, Relationships
Did you know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month? It has been my great privilege to partner with Focus on the Family this month to talk about why Domestic Violence Awareness is critical, and how YOU can get involved. Read NOW
by Lainey La Shay | Aug 23, 2022 | Insights for Life, Mental Health, Relationships
The summer sun warmed my shoulders, and sweat trickled down my brow as I worked in my new garden. Weeds had overrun the garden box. A rainy spring had helped the weeds grow as big and burly as the food-producing plants. In some cases, it was almost impossible to tell...
by Lainey La Shay | Jul 12, 2022 | Insights for Life
I remember being in such a huge rush to grow up as a young woman. I couldn’t wait to get my driver’s license, buy my first car, vote, go to college, find the perfect man, get married, land a stellar job, and have kids. And not only did I have my impatience to deal...
