Dona Rae

02/15/2026

Dona's Sunday Sermon: When the Wall Won’t Move

There are seasons in life when you are doing everything right… and nothing is working.

You pray.
You show up.
You do the work.
You humble yourself.
You stretch beyond what feels comfortable.

And still… brick wall after brick wall.

It is in these moments that frustration enters the room. Quiet at first. Then louder. Whispering questions you never thought you’d ask.

Am I doing something wrong?
Why isn’t this working?
How much longer can I hold on?

And perhaps the most honest question of all…
God, where are You?

But Scripture reminds us:

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9

Notice it does not say if you do everything perfectly.
It says if you do not give up.

Because frustration is not a sign that you are off path.
Often, it is the sign that you are standing at the threshold.

We assume that when we are aligned, the doors will swing open effortlessly. But many times, alignment does not remove resistance. It builds strength.

A muscle grows through resistance.
Faith grows through waiting.
Character grows through refinement.

The brick wall is not always there to stop you. Sometimes it is there to transform you.

There is a sacred space that exists when you are hanging on by a thread. Because the thread you are hanging on by… is not your strength.

It is God’s.

When your strength ends, His begins.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

What feels like breaking… is often the breaking open.

Because God is less concerned with getting you somewhere quickly… and more concerned with who you become along the way.

You are not being denied.
You are being prepared.

Prepared to hold what you have asked for.
Prepared to carry it with humility.
Prepared to steward it with wisdom.

There is something happening beneath the surface that you cannot yet see.

Roots grow in darkness.

And the deeper the roots, the stronger the tree.

So if today you feel frustrated…
If today you feel weary…
If today you feel like you are hanging on by a thread…

Let this be your reminder:

You are closer than you think.

The wall is not your ending.

God has not brought you this far to abandon you here.

Your job is not to force the door open.

Your job is to remain faithful.

To show up.
To trust.
To surrender what you cannot control.
And to know that even here… especially here… He is with you.

The breakthrough does not always come when you are strongest.

Sometimes it comes when you decide, quietly and courageously…to hold on.

And so it is.....

XOXO
Dona Rae Love

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Why do I keep attracting unavailable men? Instead of asking 'what's wrong with them,' ask: what part of me is unavailable to myself? The work is in fine-tuning ourselves to find alignment. This journey of self-discovery is constant and evolutionary.

02/10/2026

It hurts to see smart, successful women silently suffering, even as they lead organizations and families. They're doing their best, but old grief and patterns cause them to break down, then get mad at themselves. It's a cycle—but reconnection is possible. Be gracious with yourself; you did the best you could.

02/10/2026

Beautiful morning walk today💕 Quiet, sunny and peaceful. Theres an old Norwegian saying “no bad weather just bad clothing.”

So here we are getting out regardless of temps!!! Have a great day!!

# nature

02/09/2026

Divorce changes everything, but what you do after it determines whether you stay stuck or rise stronger than ever.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 biggest mistakes women make after divorce—mistakes even smart, successful, self-aware women fall into without realizing it.

These aren’t surface-level missteps… they’re subtle patterns that quietly block healing, confidence, and love from returning.

If you’ve been “doing all the right things” but still feel off, guarded, or unsure who you are now, this conversation will hit home.

Awareness changes everything, and today we start there.

Listen in, and let this be the moment you stop surviving and start reclaiming you.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN>>>>
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LLcAcVIkcuCAP4iaDX7ce?si=qf1uW4rgR8K-Jd1EPTG2Ow

02/03/2026

Spiritual free fall is surrendering before you know what's next. When control stops working, trust God's guidance. What feels like emptiness is often a sacred pause. The free fall isn't collapse—it's consecration.

02/03/2026

Ready to leave the pain of your divorce behind, reclaim your power, recover your brilliance and attract true love when you are ready???

Book your free Breakthrough to Life and Love Call Here
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02/03/2026

When Pushing Isn't the Way.... I made a nice hot, cup of tea and recorded this for you.....I hope you enjoy it.

Ready for to grab a hold of your life, reclaim your power, recover your brilliance and attract true love when ready?

Book a free discovery call here: https://donaraelove.com/apply

If trying harder hasn’t worked, this episode is for you.Dona explores why strong, capable women often hit resistance when they attempt to push their way through healing after divorce—and why trust, not force, is the missing piece. Listen for a grounded reframe on surrender, nervous-system safety...

01/30/2026

**New Podcast** - You Never Were as Fragile as you Thought.

There are moments in life, after loss, betrayal, divorce, heartbreak, or deep disappointment, when it feels like everything has been taken from you.

Your sense of safety.

Your identity.

Your future as you imagined it.

But here’s the truth most people never tell you:

No one can take your soul.

In this episode, I speak directly to the part of you that feels worn down but not defeated. The part of you that has survived more than you ever thought you could, and is still standing.

We’ll talk about:

*Why your strength often reveals itself after the breaking

*What can be lost, and what can never be touched

*How hardship doesn’t weaken the soul, it refines it

*Why you are far more resilient than you’ve been taught to believe

If you’ve been questioning your strength, your worth, or your ability to rise again, this conversation is for you.

P.S. I’m Dona Rutowicz, a therapist and relationship coach who helps women, especially those navigating divorce, heartbreak, or major life transitions, release the pain of the past, reconnect to their strength, and create lives and relationships that feel deeply aligned and fulfilling.

This work isn’t about fixing what’s broken.

It’s about remembering who you are beneath everything you’ve been through.

If you’re ready for clarity, healing, and a grounded path forward, I invite you to book a private call with me. Together, we’ll explore what’s possible for you next.

👉 Book your call here: ⁠https://donaraelove.com/dona⁠

Your soul knows the way.

I’ll help you walk it.

Divorcing Gracefully and Beyond · Episode

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