Abbie Miller
By RTF Guest Writer Elora Ramirez
Sometimes, the biggest step we can make with grace is the acknowledgment of the wrecking ball of pain inside.
My recognition came in the form a whisper and a prayer.
The minute I admitted my childhood abuse the power shifted and I knew nothing would be the same. (more…)
by Staff Writer Arianna Zander
Sweetness dripped off her words like rain, and at each sentence, I felt my hands clench. I knew what she did to my family. The rumors she’d spread, the accusations, the blackmail. “I was only trying to help,” she said, “it was my Christian duty.” Maybe she actually thought that. Or maybe it was just another lie. (more…)
By RTF Guest Writer Amanda Steiner
Have you ever noticed that the best movies are those that cause us to experience every emotion? They leave us on the edges of our seats yelling at our television screens. They teach us lessons about life and allow us to walk away motivated.
Like any good movie, my life started out with a sad beginning.
By RTF Editor Bekah Hamrick Martin
Some of you know my story.
Shame.
Loss.
Depression.
Worthlessness.
By Guest Writer Ashli Roussel
“You are a liar.”
Although I would normally never encourage anyone to speak these words, there is an exception to that rule when it comes to one thing: an eating disorder. (more…)
Happy New Year, RTF-ers! What kind of wonderful things did you do to welcome this new year?
And how long do you think it will take for you to get used to writing “2012″ on papers? Personally, it tends to take us about a month. Give or take a month…
Merry Christmas, RTF-ers! We hope you have an awesome break from school, a great time with family, and a wonderful celebration of the birth of Christ!
By RTF Editor Bekah Hamrick Martin
You’re not smiling this Christmas.
It’s not that you hate the season. It’s just that everywhere you look, you see the face of the one you loved and lost. Some twinkling lights and a few shiny gifts under the tree don’t cover up the pain you feel inside.