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 Hello world. This is my blog. In case you're new here, I just wanted to say a few thing...
 My name is Kayla and apparently I am a writer... I write because I enjoy it; I find it liberating and helpful and what I call "a form of self therapy" for me.
 I truly hope that you can be encouraged here, but also know that I do write first for myself; this is an outlet, a sorting place and a documentary of my journey.
 As I have grown through my personal trials, I have had a growing desire to help and inspire others, so that definitely is part of the goal of this blog. I have experienced many times the feeling of being misunderstood or felt completely alone or crazy, and I want anyone who reads this to know that if you are experiencing those things, you are definitely not alone.
 This is a place where I share my faith, my fears, my food, my family life, and my feelings.
 I would prefer that you read this blog in it's entirity, starting from the first post and going through to the most recent. Mostly because I feel that I have grown alot since I started writing and I would like you to understand who I am now, whereas starting at the latest post and reading through to the oldest kind of takes you backwards. But most importantly​, I want you to get "the whole picture."
 Also know that while I am open to sharing things, this is not a place where I feel like getting into heated discussions or long debates. Comments are welcome though😊.
 I do not intend to insult or upset anyone, but I do write honestly and true to myself, so that might happen....we can't all agree on everything. And that's ok with me.
 It is my heartfelt desire to encourage others, specifically in their faith and their personal health journey, and to inspire them to self reflection and improvement, leading them to be the best that they can be for God, for others, and for themselves.
 Welcome.💛



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