Sadness seemed so appealing at the time because it allowed me to be a victim and blame the world for my problems. I realized, though, that I did want to be happy.
I decided that if I was going to let something determine my identity, I needed to feel completely good about it. Astrology didn’t give me that. So I knew there had to be another way.
If the thought of speaking up in class or giving a presentation makes your stomach flutter, you’ll want to read how this author relied on prayer to overcome her fear of auditioning.
This author was just about to leave for college when she was sexually assaulted. Here’s how Christian Science helped her find a way forward—and healing.