When I think about “wholeness” I have seldom given much thought to my own mental health. As Christians, we are encouraged to walk through our own journeys, which often bring trials and suffering. Many of us unable to “see” in our childhood where we might have experienced “trauma” that might mitigate therapy. There is a Christian guilt that can weigh heavily upon us as well. Do we have meals? Check. Do we have a warm house with people who love us? Check. Did our parents beat us or did we encounter abuse? Nope. In that case, we are taught that we are to be grateful and thankful. This notion of us having our basic needs met can minimize the relevance of real emotions that we are feeling. What does an 8-year-old child do with feelings […]