About Karen Ruth Shock

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My life has been defined by a deep desire to know God. From the time I was a young girl, I remember staring up at the stars in the sky and asking hard questions. I’m now a 51-year-old grandma and I am still learning. My husband and I have led youth groups, college ministries, and small groups in our home. I’m a 7 on the enneagram with a strong 6 wing, which means I love to have fun and also have dealt with a whole lot of anxiety and depression for the past 26 years. I’ve never quite figured out how to fit in with the women in church. However, I have grown comfortable just being me. My journey has had many ups and downs and I would love to share all of it with you. It’s in telling our stories that we realize we are not alone.

All Posts by Karen Ruth

Was There A Demon Inside of Me?

Do you know what it’s like to be told your anxiety... read more

Who's Leading Who?

I used to tell my husband he needed to lead me. Let... read more

The Day my Faith Became Driven by Fear...

Dear Little Karen, You are... read more

I Was Always Free?

I was told to stay in the ranks. ... read more

Here We Go

A new adventure. Writing on a new site. Hoping to bring along... read more

The Shame of it All.

After a tear-filled counseling appointment, Krista looked at me and said “I... read more

Kid

My favorite name. Dad called me “kid”. So did Aunt Ruth. My... read more

Is This Even Real?

Might be my favorite saying. Sometimes I say it like this… Is... read more

Who Am I?

No, really?Who am I to have a blog?To write posts the way... read more

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