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  • This Little Light of Mine

    This morning a friend asked me, “How are you doing?” I love asking that question of other people because I try to be truly open to whatever comes- good, hard,… Read more

  • The North Star 

    There is a star in the northern sky that has outlasted empires, storms, and time itself.  The North Star.  Constant, unwavering, a fixed point when all else seems to drift… Read more

  • The House Hunt that Reminded me of Love!

    All day, I knew I was standing at the edge of a big life change. But it didn’t feel real. Honestly, it still doesn’t. At least, not until the toilet… Read more

  • Gossip: the Original fake news

    I am no stranger to gossip.  I grew up on a really small neighborhood block. The streets lining the school in a perfect square and we would see dozens upon… Read more

  • Staying Far Too Long

    For her, it wasn’t the cheating that finally broke her. That had her wanting to leave the relationship. Yes, it hurt. Yes, it was devastating. But she loved him, and… Read more

  • On the Brink

    The text said this “I will head to the UP for two weeks of camping. Then I will begin the journey of reinventing myself, with a lot of mindful focus… Read more

  • A Proof Copy, AND a Kindness

    “I cannot honestly believe that he is reacting in maliciousness.” It’s the sentence I’ve repeated to myself over and over again—out loud, in quiet moments, and in journal entries that… Read more

  • Heavy Today

    If I’m being completely honest, I’m not okay.Today feels… heavy. Messy. Raw. I’m definitely sitting in my feelings-trying to let them be what they are without judging them, but it’s… Read more

  • Restored, Not Perfect

    There are a lot of exciting things happening in my life right now – and honestly, I feel incredibly blessed. Grateful in ways I can’t always put into words. One… Read more

  • Hand In Hand

    The hardest part of healing is recognizing that love and hate go hand in hand. We have this notion that when we hate someone, we suddenly no longer love them.That… Read more

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I’m Joni, and I believe the best way to provide a safe space for others to grow is to allow ourselves to be vulnerable in our own experiences! Here you will find my most authentic self!

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