In celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary, Jess brings on her first podcast guest, her husband Deacon Charlie, and welcomes everyone in to their famous "coffee time" conversations!

Jess and Deacon talk about their anniversary, marriage roles and marriage in society today, how to say Wait! What? in Latin and everything in between.

Jess closes out this Lenten podcast series by sharing the Holy Scripture that God placed on her heart when praying, discerning and creating the series. She briefly summarizes the 4 phases of the Forgiveness Cycle and explains the importance of journeying with Jesus Christ during the Lenten season.

Jess also has a special gift/surprise for listeners in this episode!

www.mommaletics.com/dazzled

Jess shares the structure of the Forgiveness Cycle she experienced and speaks specifically about the final phase, Phase 4 - Dignity of the Human Person & Perfect Forgiveness.

In this special episode, Jess shares about her black and brown experiences growing up as a white girl and how those experiences helped shape her personality, faith life and family. Join her as she shares personal stories and points of views on diversity, inclusion and even cultural appropriation as a white person who has had lifelong experiences in black and brown American, West Indian and African cultures.

Jess shares the structure of the Forgiveness Cycle she experienced and shares specifically about Phase 3 - Acceptance & Forgiving Ourselves.

***Trigger Warning*** Jess speaks about her struggles with feeling shame and low self esteem as a result of her child sexual abuse and rape.

Mental Health/Therapy:

https://www.catholictherapists.com

https://www.christiancounselordirectory.com

Childhood Sexual Abuse/Rape:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Jess shares the structure of the Forgiveness Cycle she experienced and shares specifically about Phase 2 - Acknowledgement.

***Trigger Warning*** Jess shares about her therapy discussions and mental health issues after suffering from rape in this episode.

Mental Health/Therapy:

https://www.catholictherapists.com

https://www.christiancounselordirectory.com

Childhood Sexual Abuse/Rape:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Jess shares the structure of the Forgiveness Cycle she experienced and shares specifically about Phase 1 - Denial.

***Trigger Warning*** Jess shares briefly about her therapy discussions and mental health issues after suffering from child sexual molestation and rape in this episode.

Mentioned in show:

Leila Miller's book, Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak

https://www.leilamiller.net/books

Mental Health/Therapy:

https://www.catholictherapists.com

https://www.christiancounselordirectory.com

Childhood Sexual Abuse/Rape:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Jess helps answer the question, "Why should I forgive?" and shares the call she received from God to Perfect Forgiveness. Walk with Jess through Holy Scripture on forgiveness and how we can live the Word in our own lives. Join her this Lent on the journey to Finding the Key to Perfect Forgiveness!

In Episode Four, Jess shares in this "mommily" about the word LOVE: who it is, what it is and the commandment Jesus gave us in regards to LOVE. Listen as she shares Holy Scripture, personal stories and reflections on how she learned the truth about love.

Mentioned in show...

https://www.sofesa.org

https://thistlefarms.org

Jess spoke about her struggle with certain behaviors (the need to have control and to have things her way) that resulted from her child sexual trauma. For those interested in learning more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy...

https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral

In Episode Three, Jess shares in this "mommily" about the word JOY: what it is, where it comes from and how it is possible to experience joy during trials and suffering. Listen as she shares Holy Scripture and reminds us how even in suffering, actually most especially in our suffering, God is present and joy is attainable.

Mentioned in show...

There were no specific organizations mentioned in today's show, but if you are experiencing trials and suffering we encourage you to seek counseling/help and we share the following resource with you:

Mental Health/Therapy:

https://www.catholictherapists.com

https://www.christiancounselordirectory.com