The Line Drawn in Bread
How Highways, War, and Memory Turned a Sandwich into a Border
THE POSITIVE PEN
Short, honest stories drawn from lived experience—quiet reflections on faith, resilience, family, and becoming. Written to slow the reader down, tell the truth gently, and remind us what still matters.
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Chapter 14: The Empty Porch
Some goodbyes are surrounded by family. Others happen so quietly that only your heart remembers they were there.
The Art of Walking Away
Daily Inspiration
The Rhythm That Heals the Soul
The Unexpected Power of Music in Our Lives
Chapter 13: A Soldier's Goodbye
The day I learned that love doesn't end when someone leaves—it simply learns a new way to stay.
The Self-Led Life — A Conversation with Erin Gregory
Stories, Soul Work & Substack Podcast Recap
Finding Joy When Life Doesn't Feel Joyful
I Learned from Philippians
The Self-Led Life — A Conversation with Erin Gregory
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Chapter 12: The Void Left Behind
Sometimes healing doesn't happen all at once. Sometimes it begins with quiet mornings, long walks, and a friend who reminds you that it's okay to feel.
The Poetry of Showing Up — Chris B. Writes
Stories, Soul Work & Substack Podcast Recap
The Human Behind the Machine
Why The Positive Pen Was Never About Perfect Writing—It Was Always About Real Stories