Tag: Authenticity and Connection


  • Come Out of Hiding

    Zoey confesses to Jesus that she would rather keep to her habitual pattern of checking out by watching endless videos and ignoring the pain inside of her than connecting in with Him. She wrestles with the desire to continue unhelpful behaviors instead coming out of hiding because she is safe with Jesus now.

  • Does Your Battery Need Charging?

    Just like with cellphones, our own “battery” can run low and needs to be recharged. See how Zoey’s battery gets recharged by “orienting to God” and visiting with a good, safe friend.

  • Zoey’s Thoughts on Masking

    Hidden—In childhood, Zoey learned to hide her emotions and herself from people, especially her dad. Now, when she hides, she loses energy and feels the two masks come on. Hiding—She hates it when she feels the masks come on, like a thief in the night…

  • A poem about no longer having to smile and pretend we are fine when we are not. Those are old skills learned from being in an unsafe home. Jesus helps us learn to feel safe and be authentic.