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Wherever Faith Leads

How faith guides a wayward writer through her journey as she heals from trauma, finds her voice and becomes the woman she's destined to be.

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Allison Riney
Feb 19, 2025
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Cross-posted by Lighthouse
"I'm thrilled to announce my debut with Lighthouse, a faith based publication and community led by Alexander Semenyuk, a mentor and friend. Lighthouse will be my home to share how my faith sustained me through the trauma and healed me after. The fact that I'm still alive is a miracle. ✨🕊️ Be well & enjoy. 🕊️✨"
- Allison Riney

It’s Valentine’s Day and I’ve yet to open a single Christmas card.

All 32 remain sealed away in their crisply pristine envelopes, tucked discreetly in a drawer.

It’s been six months since I last attended Sunday service on my own, in a physical church.

Sure, I stream mass sometimes, thanks to COVID and modern technology - but, every time, tears blur the scr…


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