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Six and a half years ago, my sisters were murdered in a mass shooting at my church. There, I said it. The thing that makes me “that girl.” The thing that I’ve said over and over out loud to the point...
View ArticleCleaning Out My Heart Rooms
There are a few more Sisterwives than you see here. Laura played a very large part in this blog coming to life. It is only fitting that she should be the first to post a submission here, although it...
View ArticleThe Hardest Breakup
It was one sentence. One sentence in an email that was the iceberg to our Titanic. Following that, it was one defensive, disastrous email after another, a few uncomfortable phone calls, and a single...
View ArticleEverything Does NOT Happen For a Reason
“Everything happens for a reason.” Bullshit. “It was all part of the plan. His plan. God’s plan.” Bullshit. I know. It’s what people say. They just want to help, to make you feel better, to make it...
View ArticleCan’t Find My Way Home
“Come down off your throne, and leave your body alone…” ♫ F, G, Gm, D ♫ When we’re born we make a contract with God. Some are written in fine quill pens; some in blunt pencil, others in red...
View ArticleSometimes Babies Don’t Come Home
Introducing to you all, the wonderful Celeste, who (when I suddenly pounced on her and asked if she’d write for Sisterwives) not only doesn’t take offense at you asking her to share some of the most...
View ArticleBe Still And Know
I save all of her voicemails. All of them. Friends call and say, “Your voicemail is full. I couldn’t leave a message,” and I lie and say that I’m too lazy to delete my messages, but it’s not true. I...
View ArticleMore Than Meets the Eye
I can’t tell you how excited I am about our guest today. It’s her first time on any blog, so please be kind to her. Instead of a traditional introduction, I’ll let her take the stage herself, so...
View ArticleONWARDS & UPWARDS
Lizzi, Not only did you write this post in less than an hour because I wasn’t able to manage a single word, but you did it because you love me. This may not be the best place or way to tell you how...
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