Love Warrior: A Memoir

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My courage will come from knowing I can handle whatever I encounter there — because I was designed by my creator to not only survive pain and love but also to become whole inside it. I was born to do this. I am a Warrior. So what is it in a human life that creates bravery, kindness, wisdom, and resilience? What if it's pain? What if it's the struggle?... The bravest people I know are those who've walked through the fire and come out on the other side. They are those who've overcome, not those who've had nothing to overcome. .. (P)eople who are hurting don't need Avoiders, Protectors, or Fixers. What we need are patient, loving witnesses. People to sit quietly and hold space for us. People to stand in helpless vigil to our pain.” In Love Warrior, bestselling author Glennon Doyle Melton tells the story of how she found herself in the midst of an emotional and spiritual crisis that threatened to tear her apart. In the face of betrayal, she discovered the tools to rebuild her marriage and renew her faith in love. If the authors are serious, this is a silly, distasteful book. If they are not, it’s a brilliant satire.

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You are not supposed to be happy all the time. Life hurts and it's hard. Not because you're doing it wrong, but because it hurts for everybody. Don't avoid the pain. You need it. It's meant for you. Be still with it, let it come, let it go, let it leave you with the fuel you'll burn to get your work done on this earth.” Doyle was born in Burke, Virginia, and was raised with one sister, Amanda Doyle. [6] She writes and speaks frequently about early struggles with bulimia and addiction. In her 2013 TEDx talk "Lessons from the Mental Hospital", [7] she discusses time spent in a mental hospital when she was a teenager. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at James Madison University in 1999. [8] Following graduation, she became a teacher in Northern Virginia. [9] Career [ edit ] I’m not a mess but a deeply feeling person in a messy world. I explain that now, when someone asks me why I cry so often, I say, ‘For the same reason I laugh so often–because I’m paying attention.’ I tell them that we can choose to be perfect and admired or to be real and loved. We must decide. Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle is a gorgeous and inspiring account of how we are all born to be warriors: strong, powerful, and brave; able to confront the pain and claim the love that exists for us all.The other level is the Spiritual side, not that it is a religious book, however she does talk about the Love and Grace of God and being accepted by Him. I needed to hear that, because I myself have suffed from depression and as I said have a lot of GUILT. So I needed words of encouragement for myself. Maybe instead of slamming the door on pain, I need to throw open the door wide and say, Come in. Sit down with me. And don’t leave until you have taught me what I need to know.

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It’s not uncommon for people to hide their problems under basic pretexts and go on with their daily lives. Over the years, bulimia and, later, alcoholism had provided her with a hiding place where she didn’t have to confront her problems, till everything collapsed. Our story is the only thing we have that is completely our own. A person who steals it and uses it to entertain is the worst kind of thief. I want a truce. I want to be whole. I want to learn to live in this body, in this world, with my people. I don't want to be trapped inside myself forever. I want to be in love." The highly anticipated memoir by bestselling author Glennon Doyle, Love Warrior tells the story of her journey of self-discovery after the implosion of her marriage. Parents.com 2014 Social Media Awards". Parents.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2015 . Retrieved October 12, 2017.In the end, I get that she wants women to stand up for themselves, and be true to themselves, and in the last chapter, where she speaks to her daughters about beauty - well that part is excellent. I wish I could have just gone straight there.

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I admit I didn't know who Glennon Doyle Melton was when I decided to read this book. A friend had said she liked her blog (called Momastery) and was excited about her new book, so I grabbed a copy for a buddy read. The 32-year-old mother who finds it hard to raise her children and look like a perfect mom, the 40-year-old woman who feels like she’s lost herself and needs to regain direction or the 45-year-old person who has troubles in their marriage and wants to learn how to overcome them. I liked this book because it gets at some fundamental problems facing girls in our society: the pressure to be pretty, thin, and easygoing, plus the fear of being thought too domineering, too smart or too needy. It's a staggering set of demands, and it's no wonder so many girls get lost in the muddle. Why did I read it? I read it for two reasons - that kind of get mixed into one... My sister and I decided to do a Story Telling course with Brene Brown, and this is the book that goes with the course. And then Oprah named it her book of the month. So Killian said, let's go for it. So we did.So this book helped on two levels one it helped me understand a bit about what our daughter is going through, its not the same outward signs as Glennon went through (the drinking and other issues) but is more of the inward thinking that I found helpful and could relate to. Doyle, Glennon (August 28, 2014). " 'My family hits the lottery every freaking morning:' Blogger gives kitchen a gratitude makeover". The Today Show. Leiker, Emily (July 24, 2021). "Two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach says USWNT is 'allowed to have a bad day' ". USA Today. I listened to Audiobook while doing laundry - cleaning the bathroom - piddling around the house - and doing some lazy indoor exercises - It was a lazy day for me - I was feeling sluggish - but very thankful that I had the opportunity to allow myself this type of lazy luxury day. I could be sad alone if I wanted to. I could listen to a cheesy tape if I wanted too. I didn’t have to leave my house at all! I needed it to simply comfort me and not face the outside world today. The highly anticipated new memoir by bestselling author Glennon Doyle Melton tells the story of her journey of self-discovery after the implosion of her marriage.

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Here's my hunch: nobody's secure, and nobody feels like she completely belongs. Those insecurities are just job hazards of being human. But some people dance anyway, and those people have more fun.”We hear about her sex life, and how much she doesn't like sex, really from the word go, then how her husband had porn, and subsequently, affairs - and while I don't agree with how he handled things - she was clearly not into it and not seeming to look to solve that very big issue in their relationship, so no surprise there - except she wonders why he fooled around when he was not getting any from her. (And when he did, she hated it...hmmmm.) When her pain is fresh and new, let her have it. Don't try to take it away. Forgive yourself for not having that power. Grief and pain are like joy and peace; they are not things we should try to snatch from each other. They're sacred. they are part of each person's journey. All we can do is offer relief from this fear: I am all alone. That's the one fear you can alleviate.”