Tag: Encouragement

Cover Reveal and a Freebie!

Yes, friends, this is the final cover of my new book Real Recovery: What Eating Disorder Recovery Actually Looks Like! I'm so excited for y'all to read this book and share it with your family members, friends, and anyone else you know who may be struggling with an eating disorder. As I've said before, this book isn't just for young women who are struggling with eating disorders and/or eating disorder recovery. This book is also for anyone who knows young women who are struggling with eating disorders and/or eating disorder recovery.

I’m Gonna Cry

You know that crushed feeling you get when the guy you like starts dating someone else? I wrote this poem on the same day I found out the guy I secretly liked was dating someone else. Honestly, it was a very depressing day for me. But the purpose of this poem isn't to throw a pity party; it's to express my emotions and provide an outlet for you to express yours, too. You don't have to stuff the sadness down into the depths of your soul. You can take that sadness to Someone.

When You Know You’ve Failed God

Sure, I said a couple quick prayers of panic. But instead of placing my trust in the Lord—that He would do whatever was best for me in this situation—I worried. I directly disobeyed Jesus’ command not to worry from Matthew 6 and Luke 12.  I knew that Jesus wanted me to be faithful with what He had given me—a difficult scenario with the option to either worry or trust Him. And I failed Him.

To the Girl Who’s Dreading Christmas

If you think you’re the only one who can’t find the Christmas spirit—at least, the Christmas spirit that's described in Hallmark movies and pop songs—know that you're not. This time of year is emotionally challenging for many, many people. Still, no matter how you feel this Christmas, the truth hasn't changed.

An Encouraging Reminder for the Weary

I rarely have my quiet time anymore. I barely have time for my family, except on weekends. I haven’t set aside real relax time in a while. I rely on coffee to get me through the workday because I can’t stay awake to…ahem…work. All I want to do is crumple into a ball and cry. Or watch TV. Or sleep.

What Others Are Saying About Real Recovery

With each week that passes, I realize how much closer we're getting to the release of Real Recovery: What Eating Disorder Recovery Actually Looks Like. I'm insanely excited for you to read this book, which will release on February 22, 2022! (And if you want to pre-order it, you can click here to sign up for the pre-order list)! I could talk about this book for a long time, but I feel like you'll enjoy hearing some other people's thoughts on it. Erin Davis and Naomi Vacaro are two wonderful women who endorsed Real Recovery. Here are their thoughts.

I’m Thankful for You

My blog is fueled by encouraging words like Mary’s. In fact, my writing in general is fueled by encouraging words like Mary’s. Without supportive family members, friends, and acquaintances, I wouldn’t be writing anymore. I probably would’ve given up on writing a long time ago. I’m a firm believer that encouragement is three very important things.

Sneak Peek of Real Recovery

Today’s post is super simple but super exciting! It’s an excerpt from my new book Real Recovery: What Eating Disorder Recovery Actually Looks Like. While this book is mainly for young women who are recovering from eating disorders, it's also for pre-recovery and post-recovery young women—and for their family members, friends, ministry leaders, counselors, and other supporters. I hope you enjoy reading this excerpt from the Introduction of Real Recovery, which will release on February 22, 2022. (Click here to sign up for the pre-order list!)

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