In today’s Dear Carroll, I hear from a beautiful listener who is navigating financial stress in this season of life… while also carrying the emotional weight of change, comparison, and wondering, “How did we get here?”

She shares about selling the family home of 30 years, continuing to work, supporting her son, and quietly asking a question I think so many of us have felt at one time or another: “Am I experiencing envy or jealousy… and how do I rise above it?”

There is so much tenderness here.

I talk about the grief that can come with life transitions - the kind we don’t always name, but feel deeply. I share why it’s so important to give ourselves grace in these moments, instead of judging what comes up. We also gently look at that fine line between loving support and creating space for our children to grow into independence.

And then, we come back home to what truly matters.

💙 To release comparison, because it will never bring us peace.💙 To honor the sacrifices you’ve made - not overlooking them.

💙 To find gratitude in the everyday, even in something as simple as paying a bill.

💙 And to trust that God is present in all of it… guiding, providing, and walking with us every step of the way.

If you’ve ever had a moment where life doesn’t look the way you thought it would… I want you to know - you are not alone in that feeling. And more than that, there is still so much goodness here. So much to be grateful for. So much still unfolding.

Let’s take the next step together… gently, faithfully, and with hope 💙

Love and prayers,

Carroll 💙

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