I'm in my soft era. I want to write about my creative endeavors, marriage, motherhood, and Catholic faith. Of course I'll still write about submission, and also the Bipolar Disorder I struggle with. This is an honest diary. But I don't want as much acerbic content here as I have had in the past. I … Continue reading Welcome to My Refinished Space
Tag: submission
Taking It Easy
I'm easing back into life today, though my soul is still aching and I'm tired. But life carries on. Luckily I don't have to cook today because we have leftovers of the vegetarian butter chicken my husband made over the weekend. I'm running some bedding in the wash. I may paint. I know I will … Continue reading Taking It Easy
Changes Coming This Spring
Some of my views may be changing. I'm learning about the Catholic Church and the roots of Christianity, and soon this may not be a fundamentalist/evangelical page. It may be more....trad cath. Submission still matters, but my views on some other issues are beginning to change. I don't feel entirely comfortable with that at this … Continue reading Changes Coming This Spring
Envy
Have you ever been at a dinner party for your husband's job, and when someone asks what you do and you say homemaker, their eyes glaze over and they ignore you after? Or maybe your husband wins an award and you find yourself trying to remember the last time you were recognized for anything you've … Continue reading Envy
No More Makeup
Last week I wore makeup, as I often do. We were getting our pictures taken. And C did not want to kiss me because he hates the texture and taste of my lipstick. Then he admitted he hates makeup. I always knew he thought it was frivolous, but I didn't know he hated it. Knowing … Continue reading No More Makeup
Soaking in Femininity
Moving across the world is stressful. Missing my daughter, if only until August, is stressful. So is not having a car and so many other things right now. The stress has gotten to me. My husband does his best to keep stress off me, but it's impossible to move across the world and not feel … Continue reading Soaking in Femininity
I Belong to My Husband
Can I just say that a traditional marriage is immensely sexy and fulfilling? There is something so powerful about a man who takes charge. Submission is spoken about by feminists and egalitarians like it's slavery. It's treated like a dirty word. But both men and women are more likely to be happy and satisfied in … Continue reading I Belong to My Husband
Sex is a Responsibility for a Married Woman
We all owe something to other people. We live in a community. And if you are married, you owe your husband sex. He's not some random person. He's your partner for life. The relationship between husband and wife is special. It's like nothing else on Earth because it reflects the relationship of Christ and the … Continue reading Sex is a Responsibility for a Married Woman
Silence as Feminine Silk
Silence is silky, feminine. A soft voice is an earthly slice of paradise. My husband talks for me a lot. I lean on him heavily in stores and at restaurants, and in a variety of social situations. Exclusivity makes femininity a treat. Not everyone gets access to me. I speak to people who interest me … Continue reading Silence as Feminine Silk
Blogging Without a Niche
Sometimes, I wonder if I talk about too much on this blog. I have poetry and art and submission and marriage and literature and photography and family stuff and mental health posts. You could definitely say I don't narrow in on a niche! But my life, like everyone else's, is complex and real. As a … Continue reading Blogging Without a Niche
Cherished Rainbow 