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Growing Grief

Quantifying Happiness

Maybe it started on my grief journey, maybe before. But over the last few years I’ve realized how often I’ve made a disclaimer on my own…

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Quantifying Happiness

22h ago

"Not Like Us"

Christianity, Homelessness, and Addiction

Feb 4

"Not Like Us"

Feb 4

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Growing Grief

The Ghosts of Grief Past, Present, and Future

“Ghost of the Future, I fear you more than any spectre I have seen!” —Ebeneezer Scrooge

Jan 29

The Ghosts of Grief Past, Present, and Future

Jan 29

Sex, Shame, and Christianity

"Purity culture" is a self-fulfilling prophesy

Jan 28

Sex, Shame, and Christianity

Jan 28

Saint Augustine in Skid Row

A Picture of Total Depravity

Jan 27

Saint Augustine in Skid Row

Jan 27

Ashamed of Myself:

A Christian’s Perspective on Shame

Oct 29, 2024

Ashamed of Myself:

Oct 29, 2024

7 Things I learned that changed my life and improved my mental health:

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Jul 15, 2024

7 Things I learned that changed my life and improved my mental health:

Jul 15, 2024

Four Years Later: A Grief Progress Report

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May 15, 2024

Four Years Later: A Grief Progress Report

May 15, 2024

How to Be an Atheist?

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May 13, 2024

How to Be an Atheist?

May 13, 2024

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ILLUMINATION

Social Media and an Obession with STUFF

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May 7, 2024

Social Media and an Obession with STUFF

May 7, 2024

Elissa Laing

Elissa Laing

Author of the blog Widowed At 24. I chronicle my journey living, loving, & learning. Passions: Jesus, music, art, travel, and conversation.

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