You Don’t Have to Earn Rest
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You Don’t Have to Earn Rest

Byjenhalechristy

After a recent surgery forced me into stillness, I started noticing how hard it is for me to rest—really rest—without feeling guilty. I realized just how deeply I’ve tied my worth to my productivity. This post is about unlearning the old scripts, reckoning with what I inherited, and slowly learning a new way to be.

When the Mold Doesn't Fit: Faith, Womanhood, and the Work of Reimagining
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When the Mold Doesn’t Fit: Faith, Womanhood, and the Work of Reimagining

Byjenhalechristy

When faith no longer fits the mold you were given, it can be both freeing and disorienting. In this reflection, I share a friend’s story of reimagining womanhood, work, and faith after leaving behind a version of church that no longer aligned. It’s a story of grief, growth, and rediscovering purpose—and an invitation to ask: What needs reshaping in your own life?