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Community

Last night we had a party with Ron’s friends from the Midway museum. They are all docents and in a band together. With ages ranging from...

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Dec 28, 20243 min read

HOPE

Toward the end of the year, I like to reflect on what I was most grateful for. And look ahead to what I hope for in the new year. I...

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Dec 21, 20242 min read

JOY AND SADNESS

Kaja the orangutan. Joy to the World! How many times have I sung this at Christmas? So true. And yet some of us are feeling sad. We can...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20243 min read

Peace

Holidays bring mixed emotions for many people. Loneliness, financial problems, and anxiety-producing-family-gatherings. Today, I will...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20242 min read

Hope

December is a time for hope. I hope we come together as a country and for a brighter future. There is so much arguing and hatred between...

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Dec 14, 20243 min read

Prayer For The Holidays

Last Monday at our POOT: Phasing Out of Trauma meeting, I led a spiritual practice for the Holidays. Not everyone has a HAPPY Holiday or...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20243 min read

Mindful Breathwork

Last Monday night, Lisa led us in a practice called Mindful Breathwork. As we slow our breath and keep our attention focused on each...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20242 min read

Re-write The Play

Karen, a retired therapist, led us in an amazing spiritual practice last Monday at our POOT: Phasing Out of Trauma meeting last Monday. ...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20244 min read

Lectio Divina

We met for POOT: Phasing Out of Trauma last Monday night. After every woman had a chance to share, Kathleen led us in a spiritual...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20242 min read

The Significance of Writing Your Story

Last Monday at our POOT: Phasing Out of Trauma meeting, Lisa presented a brief teaching on how writing our story and then sharing it out...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20243 min read

Anger

It was my turn to share a bit of my story at our Monday night at POOT: Phasing Out of Trauma. My father was a “rage aholic.” He spewed...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20241 min read

I Experienced Trauma

Some survivors of trauma minimize their experience, saying, “It was no big deal.” Or comparing their trauma to others, “Well, I didn’t...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20242 min read

I Desire God To Be Part Of My Healing

You may or may not have entered into therapy, counseling, or other therapeutic modalities to help you process your experiences and you’ve...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20242 min read

POOT

Last Monday, we gathered again for POOT: Phasing Out of Trauma. It was lovely to see how this one woman, who felt so much fear, chose to...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20243 min read

Phasing Out of Trauma

Last Monday our POOT meeting went so well. I was encouraged when each woman could share what was on her heart. Being heard and...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20243 min read

Phasing Out Of Trauma

We launched POOT last Monday! Our first session went so well. We welcomed new survivors who are searching for support, hope, and healing....

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20243 min read

POOT

I am excited to announce the starting of a new ministry called POOT: Phasing Out of Trauma. This is a support group for women who have...

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annerichardson58

Dec 14, 20242 min read

Phasing Out Of Trauma Phases

Phase One I experienced trauma. I desire God to be a part of my healing. Lisa Becerra and I are excited to start this new...

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