Hidden in Plain Sight

October 23, 2024 Whitney Akin

Have you ever felt completely alone in a struggle or difficulty? This summer, I found myself in that very place. Tears flowed endlessly as I grappled with a heartbreaking situation involving one of my children. The pain was so intense, I wondered if it would ever subside.

In my desperation, I searched for someone to reach out to, but came up empty-handed. It seemed no one could truly understand this unique heartache…

I See You, Do You See Me?

August 28, 2024 Whitney Akin

“God, do you even see me?” was the last thought that ran through my head as I collapsed into bed that night, exhausted from another day of mom-ing, working, and dealing with the current life headaches. We had high hopes for 2024, goals, and plans we were working towards, but instead of progress and checked-off boxes, we were met with unexpected circumstances unraveling plans.

We started the year with a layoff out of left field for my husband. While we were still reeling from that and trying to figure out “what’s next” we were blindsided (literally) one evening on the drive home from our anniversary dinner...