05/17/2026
Creating boundaries and owning my softness is the strongest thing I have ever done. It has liberated me to walk in a newfound freedom that is clear, kind and direct.
We are all wired differently and I speak as someone whose natural bent is to be soft. I celebrate this brave and honest version of myself that allows me to be who I am & love her.
I started healing at 50 and write this at 63, as a new widow (11 months) walking through a season of working very long hours and accomplishing what I never thought was possible. Oh, how I prayed that God would get me out, but instead I was given the strength to make it through. And I can honestly say I am so grateful for every hard moment of this past year because out of it emerged a strength and confidence I never knew I had, that was won in a battle of exhaustion, prayer and so many tears. God was with me every step of the way and my soft courage was my ally.
One more day and then begins a new chapter of healing and rest, discovery and offering... I know more than ever the power of love and compassion, soft courage and prayer. With love, always love, Debra
Art l Pekka Halonen
