Welcome to my blog, where I unfold my profound journey of breaking free from a deeply entrenched Mennonite family and community. This space is dedicated to shedding light on concealed truths, facing the challenges of my upbringing, and sparking conversations about once-taboo subjects.
I was born into a world where faith, tradition, and community were central to life. Growing up in a devout Mennonite family meant adhering to stringent beliefs, embracing a life deeply rooted in the church, and living within the confines of a culture that was both comforting and restrictive.
As I journeyed through my formative years, I began to experience a profound spiritual awakening. The constraints of my upbringing started to weigh heavily on me, and I felt compelled to explore a more personal connection with God. It was during this time that I encountered the liberating power of Christ’s love and forgiving grace.
My decision to walk away from the religious rigidity of my Mennonite background was not without its challenges. I faced judgment, confusion, and had to rebuild my entire view of the world from the ground up. However, in Christ, I found the strength to overcome these obstacles and embrace the truth of his word, which changed my entire life forever.
Through my faith and newfound freedom, I have discovered a deep sense of purpose. This blog serves as a platform to share my experiences, insights, and the truths I have uncovered in my spiritual journey. I believe that Christ’s teachings shine a light on the darkness that can sometimes lurk within religious communities, and I am dedicated to exposing it with love and grace.
My mission is to foster open and honest dialogues about the challenges faced by those who have grown up in conservative religious environments and have chosen a different path. I want to confront the stigma that often surrounds discussing these issues within the context of faith and spirituality.
Through personal stories, reflections, and thought-provoking discussions, I aim to shed light on topics such as faith transformation, religious identity, family dynamics, mental health, and cultural assimilation. My goal is to create a welcoming and supportive community for individuals who are on similar journeys.
I invite you to embark on this transformative journey with me—a journey of faith, healing, and truth-seeking. Together, let’s challenge preconceived notions, celebrate the freedom we have in Christ, and inspire change within our own lives and communities.
Thank you for being a part of this faith-filled community. Your presence and your voice matter here.
I got married to my husband Jacob in 2020, and I gave birth to our first son Joshua in 2021. We moved to southern Manitoba a little over a year ago, to start our life and a new business together. My goal is to be honest and transparent and to share new things I discover in my life as a wife and mother.
Experiencing childhood trauma, depression, anxiety in a Mennonite community was hard. These topics are never discussed much, and so I am inspired to start writing about them. My desire is to shed light on these issues that are mainly kept in the dark. So, I hope that sharing my own experiences can help some one.
Faith and fitness played a big role, in helping me start my journey to heal my physical and mental health. So I plan to explore these topics in depth. I also want to cover some of my other lighter passions, like beauty, health, finances, and fashion to name a few. What I hope that you gain from reading my posts is how to start a healing journey for yourself, and to start cultivating joy.
