
Some people tell me how much they love my writing, that it speaks to what they feel in their heart.
Some people tell me I have a way of expressing what they are feeling, but couldn’t find the words to voice.
I have always loved writing in my journal.
I love having a place to write and voice my thoughts.
The page always holds space for me.
The page is always safe.
On the page, I am seen.
On the page, I am heard.
On the page, my voice is not lost.
My voice is recorded in permanent ink.
I can go back, read and reread my own words.
I can see my thoughts clearly.
I can better understand who I am,
what I want, and how to get there.
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I held back from sharing my writing for a long, looong time!
I was afraid of criticism.
I was afraid of not being liked.
I was afraid of feeling silly for what was in my heart..
I was afraid of being seen and liked too much.
I was afraid of anything that could possibly lead to me feeling unsafe or unloved.
So I hid!
For 40 years!
But, I’m not hiding anymore.
I’m tired of being afraid.
I’m tired of not living my life to the fullest.
I’m tired of not claiming the gifts God gave me.
I’m tired of not owning my calling, and claiming my destiny!
So here I am! Just me, Ruth Renee!
All I have to give the world is my story!

It is a wild story, with many ups and downs, quite the roller coaster of a ride, but it is filled with hope, healing, and overcoming!!!
God is so good, and I am only who I am today because of Him.
It may sound cheesy, but He is my best friend, and I know I can do anything with Him by my side, holding my hand, carrying me on his shoulders, or even carrying me in His arms at the worst of the worst times!!
He rescued me… He healed me… and He gave me life!
He gave me my life back! He came after me with a fierce, safe love unlike any other I have ever experienced.
He turned my ashes to beauty, my grief to joy!
So here I am, just me, Ruth Renee, sharing my heart with you, “grabbing the snake by the tail,” facing my deepest fear of being seen.
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I am a beloved child of God, and He loves me with the fiercest love in the universe, more than I can ever comprehend or imagine in this life.
I know who I am, and am learning to love who God made me to be.
I love God for coming after me, for healing me, for helping me confront and overcome my deepest fears and darkest shame.
I am learning with greater depth each day, God’s goodness and love endure forever. He wants me to receive his compassion and grace.
I am gentle with myself when others are not.
I stop worrying about what others think of me.
I stop thinking I need everyone to like me.
I stop listening to the naysayers.
I listen to the encouragers.
I listen to the heart of God.
I listen to the lost, and the hopeless.
I listen to the suffering, the tired, and the lonely.

My soul shines bright!
My voice will reach those who need to hear what I have to say.
There are too many others like me,
Suffering like I suffered,
Too long without a voice,
feeling helpless, hopeless, powerless…
Sad, alone, hurt and afraid
Too many lost in grief and shame,
Suffering without words,
without voices…
I lend my voice.
I lend my gift from God.
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Writing is my purpose.
Writing is my destiny.
A child of God is who I am.
I am a writer in recovery
I am an artist in recovery
And this is where I belong
Welcome to my world!
Welcome to my heart! ♥️
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With hope,
Ruth Renee
5.13.2020
Reach/Restore
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