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For many veterans and first responders, the transition from the battlefield to civilian life is a journey fraught with unspoken challenges and internal conflict. Traditional narratives often focus on the mechanics of war, but they frequently overlook the profound psychological resilience required to endure and recover from trauma. This gap…
I What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? It has to be Thanksgiving. Not for the food, most of which I can’t…
The Birth of a Ministry Through divine guidance, my book “Words Heal” began to take shape. What started as a personal project soon revealed itself…
What is your favorite restaurant? I used to have several favorite foods, and with those favorite restaurants that with them. Seafood was easy, the best…
When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? At five, my adopted father started sexually abusing me. He would…

I’m Vicki, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things.