I’m writing because I found your podcast years ago when I did not know what was happening to me, but thought from internet reading that it might be OCD. It was… and is. Your speaking out made me feel less alone, less worthless. As I continue to struggle with my faith and needing to take medication, I think about those podcasts where you explained so gently why it’s okay and that God still loves us. ❤️
Kailea, thank you SO much for sharing ❤️. I can't tell you how grateful I am to hear from you and to know that The Little Side Project That Could turned out to be such a blessing. God has continued to use that podcast in ways I never planned for or expected, and I pray your searching and seeking reveals more and more of His heart for you. Eshet chayil! Thanks for being here.
Hi Wendi! I just discovered your Substack, and wow, this really resonated with me! I particularly loved your comments on a "set point" and definitely feel that as well in my own spiritual life and stripping away more and more technological reliance, etc. Excited to follow you more! And I also have a son named Theo and have OCD and homeschool and loved The Genesis of Gender so... wish we were neighbors! ;) Peace be with you!
It is very cool, especially after eschewing all social media a few years ago. Substack (thus far) is something I can keep in its proper place, and is so enriching for me when I do so! There is so much excellent writing here.
"The recovering perfectionist in me doesn’t know how to make this work without performing"... I feel this deeply! It can be so easy to turn Lent into a performance to prove myself to God or to others, while deep down hiding away from Him out of fear that He might see the ugly parts of myself that I don't want to give over to Him. It reminds me of the man in CS Lewis' "The Great Divorce" who is so hesitant to let an angel take the pesky lizard off his back, even though the lizard causes him great misery and agony. We become so used to our habits, fears, and sins that we hold them close and shudder at the idea of being stripped of them because of the change and pain that will have to take place. As the angel tells the man as he goes to destroy the lizard, "I never said it wouldn't hurt you. I said it wouldn't kill you."
Thanks for this piece and keep up the great work! :)
Thanks for the link, Wendy! I really enjoyed the article about James Harrison--inspiring commitment to his community and to humility.
I’m writing because I found your podcast years ago when I did not know what was happening to me, but thought from internet reading that it might be OCD. It was… and is. Your speaking out made me feel less alone, less worthless. As I continue to struggle with my faith and needing to take medication, I think about those podcasts where you explained so gently why it’s okay and that God still loves us. ❤️
Kailea, thank you SO much for sharing ❤️. I can't tell you how grateful I am to hear from you and to know that The Little Side Project That Could turned out to be such a blessing. God has continued to use that podcast in ways I never planned for or expected, and I pray your searching and seeking reveals more and more of His heart for you. Eshet chayil! Thanks for being here.
Hi Wendi! I just discovered your Substack, and wow, this really resonated with me! I particularly loved your comments on a "set point" and definitely feel that as well in my own spiritual life and stripping away more and more technological reliance, etc. Excited to follow you more! And I also have a son named Theo and have OCD and homeschool and loved The Genesis of Gender so... wish we were neighbors! ;) Peace be with you!
Hi Kristin! I’m so glad you’re here! Isn’t it the best how Substack brings us together in so many small, wonderful ways? ❤️
It is very cool, especially after eschewing all social media a few years ago. Substack (thus far) is something I can keep in its proper place, and is so enriching for me when I do so! There is so much excellent writing here.
"The recovering perfectionist in me doesn’t know how to make this work without performing"... I feel this deeply! It can be so easy to turn Lent into a performance to prove myself to God or to others, while deep down hiding away from Him out of fear that He might see the ugly parts of myself that I don't want to give over to Him. It reminds me of the man in CS Lewis' "The Great Divorce" who is so hesitant to let an angel take the pesky lizard off his back, even though the lizard causes him great misery and agony. We become so used to our habits, fears, and sins that we hold them close and shudder at the idea of being stripped of them because of the change and pain that will have to take place. As the angel tells the man as he goes to destroy the lizard, "I never said it wouldn't hurt you. I said it wouldn't kill you."
Thanks for this piece and keep up the great work! :)
Oh, The Great Divorce is one of my favorite books of all time!