Marie Hughes
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My conception isn’t one for fairytales. God knew that my life would continue to cause me immense pain, and my path would be impossible without, not only Him, but parents led by Him. I’ve shared about my incredible mother, so today I want to tell you about my father. My father embodies love. He taught…
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Growing up I wanted to be an actress. Being dramatic was second nature to me, and I loved attention. When I was in middle school, I made a heartbreaking discovery that caused me to abandon my limelight dreams. I cannot, for the life of me, cry on demand. For a young Marie, that was a…
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How do you walk? Are you an anxious walker, with your head down, earbuds in, and unsteady steps? Or perhaps you walk with the confidence of John Wick. Head high, not an ounce of visible care or concern. How you walk when you’re out and about can either enhance your chances of being of victim…
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My mother has always told me that I’m beautiful. I have countless memories of a young me, hating everything about myself, and my mother would tell me what she saw. A beautiful young lady. I have no memory of ever telling her how beautiful she is, and let me tell you, my mother is gorgeous.…
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You may have noticed that there are some new things happening here. We’ve got a new name, and a new logo. The plan is to work towards getting more views, with the end goal being monetization. I have no idea what I’m doing, so I’m learning, slowly, with each new phase. You may have also…
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Christians are often mocked and ridiculed for our faith. Especially when we choose to have hope and faith when there is trauma. Even some Christians find it impossible, and even stupid to hang onto hope, and God, when we’re surviving rape, miscarriages, physical abuse, or death of a loved one. I’m guilty of that. I…
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Dear Satan, Most people know you by your usual names, but not many have figured out that you are also called ‘Depression’. You are the whisper we hear that tells us what failures we are. It’s you whispering that we are hopeless, and our loved ones are better off in a world where we cease…
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God’s timing can be frustrating, at times. We seek Him out for guidance, and we’re in a hurry for His answer, but it feels like we’re met with silence. He never works on our timeline, and while it’s okay to feel annoyed and frustrated, we should still have faith. Keep praying, and know that when…
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Writing this series close has proven to be quite impossible. As someone who wants closure in all things, it was driving me crazy, but I waited for God’s direction. After much deliberation, I firmly believe that there is not supposed to be a closing to this series. Yet. My relationship with God is always moving…
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Sleep is not something I do well. My mind likes to run marathons, take unwanted walks through memory lane, and my body seems to have an aversion to relaxing. Sleep, for me, is chaotic, and unsatisfying, but I was used to my kind of sleep. A few weeks ago, my sleep got worse. I would…
