Last week my brain lived in a fog. Then I wrote last week’s blog post, Choice Taken Away Because of COVID19, and the fog cleared
Category: Relationships
Don’t Face Fear Alone
Don’t face fear alone. Find your person. Lean in to their strength so they can hold you through your fear. That is not weak; that
An Eating Disorder Loves Isolation
If I could persuade you of one thing that would greatly improve your chances of recovery it would be this: Do not hide. Stay in
Being a Mom with an Eating Disorder
I failed at being a mom. Don’t get me wrong. I love my boys. I have loved my boys. I think I did many mom
How Do I Fight For Someone With An Eating Disorder?
You are the ones who love. You see the destructive behavior and the illogical decisions. You watch the one you love slowly disappear. And you
I Judge Without Knowing Someone’s Story
I can be judgmental. Â I judge people for choices they make without seeing the reasons behind the decision. Â I judge people for how they parent
Finding Joy in Community Happens by Putting People First
Joy Today starts with people first. Â This may seem obvious to many, but for me, it has been a lightbulb moment. Which is ridiculous because
Live Life on Purpose
A senior student at the high school where I teach is in brain surgery as I write this post. A month ago he found out
How to Build Community
I am Rhonda Joy Van Donge. I’m from Sioux Center, Iowa. I love Iowa. I love bean fields and harvest. I am from Dutch heritage.
Our Love Story
I’m a sucker for a good romance, which is ironic because in real life, I shun all things mushy. I don’t ever stare lovingly into
