When most people think about dropping some weight, it usually refers to the need to lose a few pounds. Today, we aren’t talking about losing physical weight, but rather emotional and spiritual weight. In episode 31 of our podcast Living the Reclaimed Life,...
Healing After Trauma
A Weekend With Other Survivors
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” C.S. Lewis I am about to share with you a piece of my story. I am not looking to start a debate. Rather, this is simply me inviting you into a...
Reclaimed
A spoken word to you from Valerie L. McMahon Broken, Battered. Used, Abused. Abandoned, Neglected. Accused, Rejected. Our stories are filled with pages that hold pain and carry shame. But, friend, listen to the Master Story Writer who knows you and calls you by name....
Journey to Restoration
While working in a jewelry store at the mall, seeing my surroundings and people clearly was very important. I constantly gave customers directions to other stores in the mall and acknowledged them by name and if I didn’t recognize a customer that I had previously...
The Trip That Launched Reclaimed Story
I remember like it was yesterday. The smell of smoke as I walked through the Casino, up to the elevator and to the room. The view of the Las Vegas strip and the large triangle shaped parking lot below.




