Growing Upward

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>There are moments throughout our lives that define us all. Growing up in a normal home with what I assumed was a normal family with normal problems I learned very quickly how to suppress my feelings and not be a burden to others. I was too young to know then that I was setting the table for the enemy to have a seat there. That set the path for moment after moment in my early years to let the enemy in.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Throughout my life it has felt like one step forward and two steps back. Many triumphs even more failures losses and grief would plague my life for decades. I couldn't tell you back then what I was facing was rooted in my mind and my upbringing but I knew I loved my family I was passionate about what I felt God had called me to and no matter how far I ran I couldn't outrun my thoughts which would cripple me time and time again.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Through over a decade of struggle therapy reflection and learning to grieve I believe my story will resonate with others like me. I want them to know that although their story is unique they are not alone in this battle. They like me can overcome. I want to tell you my story of growing upward.</span></p>