Emily Beck
Bio
Hello world!
I'm just a momma and a wife wanting to spread joy where it is needed the most. My hope is to lighten the heaviness of life with a few of my thoughts, and provide peace in the darkest of seasons for one, or for many.
Enjoy.
Stories (16/0)
The Silent Depression
Gosh, I just don’t know the best way to tackle this one. I’ve thought about not even putting these thoughts to paper because I don’t want to offend. I don’t want to discourage. I don’t want to shed darkness on something that can truly be so blazing with joy.
By Emily Beck23 days ago in Families
The Broken Family
This topic has been one I have tried so hard to avoid. I've been soul searching a lot lately, just trying to find that sweet spot where I am content as I am right now, and rushing to find my purpose. I am learning that others can be drastically changed by our testimonies, and often times we experience small trials within the one that shook us the most. Sometimes the small ones are worth sharing, too.
By Emily Beck8 months ago in Families
We're All Thinking It
My words have been shifting differently lately, so I'm just going to go with it. I want to talk about motherhood. Not just the surfaced things, but the nitty gritty things, the deep-down stuff, the overshadowing overwhelm, and the trials that that come with the greatest joy of your life. How these two things can mesh so well together is beyond me, but I am so humbled by it. I want women to feel less alone. There is a saying that 'if God brings you to it, He will bring you through it" and I just believe in that so much.
By Emily Beck9 months ago in Families
Moving Forward
In the midst of what felt like eternal hell at the time, I could have placed my life's worth of income on the idea that I'd never look back. My "what if's" were such a reality, and I couldn't see past the hour I had in front of me. Flight or fight mode is a real thing, and it goes on auto pilot for quite some time after a traumatic event. I'm here to tell anyone who needs to read this that you are definitely stronger than the circumstances placed in your corner, and you don't have to settle for less than you deserve. You do always have a choice for whatever it may or may not be.
By Emily Beck12 months ago in Families
"That Would Never Happen to Me."
I have been so back and forth about sharing more of our story. It's very heavy, misunderstood, and anxiety building. It is more than all of those things, but it also is our truth and it's the 'why' behind our every reason. I'll continue to share it, as it is laid on my heart to do so.
By Emily Beckabout a year ago in Families
How Did We Get Here
I can never write on demand. I usually get hit with it like a literal ton of bricks and I have to let it flow at some point, otherwise it lingers on every cell in my brain. This one hit me like a mack truck, because even when you think you know your triggers, there is always one that is constant, and yet oh so silent.
By Emily Beck2 years ago in Families
The Beach
When I started writing this, we were on our dream of a vacation at Bethany Beach, and it was only the beginning of week two. It had been one of my parents strongest desires to come to this quaint little town for two entire weeks. There we were, and what a blessing it was to be apart of it with them.
By Emily Beck2 years ago in Motivation
The Empty Chair
There is a saying that goes something like, "You find out who your friends are." Often times, our first friendships are formed within our immediate family and what I have come to find is that when the going gets tough, the family bond can weaken. I believe that statement is generalized for anyone whose loved one was always expected to show up, but then chose not to. It's not just about friends, it could be your cousin, your Aunt, even your brother.
By Emily Beck2 years ago in Families
The Big One
This story is a hard one to tell. I’m trying to look past the anxiety of wondering what people will think, and the mere fact that once written it is out there for the world. I think that sometimes we get the most out of healing when we finally put our trauma into words and share it with other people.
By Emily Beck2 years ago in Families
Give It One Year
Prior to 2019, I had never step foot in a lawyers office or in a court house other than for jury duty or for a field trip in high school. The buildings were organized and prestigous, but it felt unnatural and eerie. On top of feeling out of my element, I also felt inevitably powerless.
By Emily Beck2 years ago in Motivation
