God, I feel afraid of so many things. I'm afraid to experience physical pain at this appointment, I'm afraid of not being able to give a proper urine sample due to nerves, and I'm afraid that I will receive bad news. The latter is my biggest fear. Perhaps the pap smear, blood draw, and painful ultrasound would be worth it if there's a healthy baby inside. If not, all I will feel is shame and embarrassment and dread. Lord, I don't know what to do with my fear, except constantly give it to you. Honestly, I feel like I can pray and pray, but in the morning, my body will feel the fear and anxiety and it will feel like more than I can take. How do I deal with this, God? What can I do to calm my body and mind? How do I keep these nerves at bay? I can try breathing deep, taking certain vitamins, but it seems nothing will work. What I really hope and pray for is a supernatural peace, that surpasses what I can comprehend, to take over me, both mentally and physically. I f...
Contrary to popular belief, marriage isn't a prison or paradise. Contrary to popular belief, your acne may never go away. Contrary to popular belief, it isn't always the man who cheats. Contrary to popular belief, love isn't a feeling. Contrary to popular belief, society isn't right about how you should think and feel and live. Contrary to popular belief,...I'm not the goody goody girl my family always thought me to be. And that's okay.