Hi, I’m Hope Venetta, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, and National Certified Counselor. Welcome to my blog – a compassionate and insightful space on the internet crafted with a passion for empowering individuals and families. Here, we delve into the world of mental health, family relationships, Black history and systemic racism’s profound impact, the healing power of Christ, and at times we get into the intriguing connections between mental health, popular culture and current events.
The spirit calming reassurance of a guarantee
Ephesians 1:11-14 ESV 11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been:- predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his...
The Gift Looks Good On You
3 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up...
Shut up and pass the Doritos
The totally vegan, gluten free, low sodium, fat free meal. What? Exactly. This is terribly frustrating, especially when food has the capacity to taste so good. Have you ever felt like you are under attack in this area? Ready for some encouragement? ...
Praying in color
Sometimes prayer can be overwhelming. We don't know where to begin, or what words to say. We have groanings in our spirit too deep for words that only the Spirit can understand. Have you ever just not prayed when you felt this way? I have. Feeling...
My nosy neighbor and other well meaning people
Sigh... I thought I'd be able to duck into my house before she saw me. No chance. The lady across the street flagged me down and started marching across the street with a sense of urgency. I plastered a smile on my face and welcomed her to my front porch. I was...
I have elbows
I never wanted to be skinny. The idea never turned me on. In fact, growing up, I associated skinny people with people who were unkind. I never wanted to be unkind. I never wanted to be that. I don't really remember my peers ever being...
A healthy outlook
Ah, where do I begin? I discovered my elbows. I was just diagnosed and began treatment for a chronic illness. I'm navigating a minefield of nosy neighbors and other well meaning people who have something to say about my health. Making the time...
A Light Bulb Moment
"Talent is universal, but opportunity is not." - Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn How would you explain electricity to someone who had never had an experience with it? How would you define your life? How would you explain your productivity and comfort...
Financial Fears
Death by suffocation. Sound appealing? When I think about things objectively, the obvious answer is no, but for years, this was my practice. When I came to things financial, my first response to the overwhelm I felt was to put my head in the...