im technically "done" with the 10k runner program (although i guess it assumes 10 minute miles, which... not yet). either way: i ran a whole hour without one stop!
which is precisely 10 times as long as i could run 7 months ago. 🙂
I've lost 0 weight. Still 202 pounds. It was never, ever about weight. It's been about feeling something in my body that isn't panic. And ever so slowly tugging at the chains of agoraphobia.
And yeah. I've already downloaded 21k runner. ;)
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Me literally reading a book about the history of beans for my sandwich column tomorrow:
If you want to get this hot bean action in your inbox smash that subscribe button [im really close to 4k and wanna hit my goal tbh; beans must be spread to the masses] theswordandthesandwich.substack.com
i literally bought two books about bean history for tomorrow's column about baked beans on toast.
thanks to my team of gentle and ungentle yellers i ran for 55 minutes straight!!!! slowly and gently, listening to @MaintenancePod and vibing 😊🏃🏻♀️
I am enjoying having a GOOD knee brace (I measured my knee), being happy with my little 14 minute mile, the feeling of warming up, the cool wind and the sunshine. I like that it makes me feel good!
Part 3 in my series on evangelical child abuse is going to be about breaking the cycle. The hard work people have done to deconstruct. To parent differently - their children, and themselves. It will be hard to write, but I hope meaningful.
I have been moved beyond measure by the responses to my reporting. There is so much pain. And to be seen and recognized - to be told they deserved better - holds meaning. Part 1 of the series, which offers historical and doctrinal background, is here: theswordandthesandwich.substack.com/p/ministry-of-…
i havent slept much in the past 24 hours, so if im a little self indulgent forgive me. it's just, i know i could make a whole lot more money & clout engaging in flippant bigotry, cruelty, or fearmongering. i know i could get big punching down.
today i chose not to. i chose to tell stories that haven't been, but need to be told. i have not seen another piece that addresses evangelical child abuse as a whole. nor such testimonies. so take a minute to read it, if you feel able. theswordandthesandwich.substack.com/p/ministry-of-…
what a weird day to release one of the most meaningful pieces ive ever worked on in my life
Anyway, it's here. This is part 2 of my series on evangelical corporal punishment. This piece examines the impacts of beatings on adult romantic relationships and sexualities. It is a complex subject, and I did my best to treat it with due care. theswordandthesandwich.substack.com/p/ministry-of-…
I am immensely grateful to the many people who shared their childhood experiences with me. I've consumed ~15 books for this series thus far, and far more testimonies from those whose lives were shaped by these doctrines. Irrevocably, and with great harm. theswordandthesandwich.substack.com/p/ministry-of-…