Jody-Anne Vanessa
@jodyannev.bsky.social
Christian
Creative (blogger & smtms podcaster)
Selfcare Enthusiast.
Certified Digital Marketer
Doing my best to be my best
Creative (blogger & smtms podcaster)
Selfcare Enthusiast.
Certified Digital Marketer
Doing my best to be my best
Kindness doesn’t mean tolerant.
Grace without truth becomes permission—
and I’m done giving people permission to drain me.
🦋 Read more:
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#Faith #Growth #Grace #ButterflyEffect
Grace without truth becomes permission—
and I’m done giving people permission to drain me.
🦋 Read more:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Faith #Growth #Grace #ButterflyEffect
Kindness Does Not Mean Tolerant
A reflection on grace, growth, and learning that kindness without boundaries is not love.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Kindness doesn’t mean tolerant.
Grace without truth becomes permission—
and I’m done giving people permission to drain me.
🦋 Read more:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Faith #Growth #Grace #ButterflyEffect
Grace without truth becomes permission—
and I’m done giving people permission to drain me.
🦋 Read more:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Faith #Growth #Grace #ButterflyEffect
Not the broken teen. Not the weary 20s. Not the silenced 30s. This is 38. This is Vanessa. 🦋
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#Poetry #HealingJourney #ButterflyJourney #SelfWorth #Metamorphosis #substack
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#Poetry #HealingJourney #ButterflyJourney #SelfWorth #Metamorphosis #substack
Vanessa
I am finding my way back to myself.
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September 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Not the broken teen. Not the weary 20s. Not the silenced 30s. This is 38. This is Vanessa. 🦋
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Poetry #HealingJourney #ButterflyJourney #SelfWorth #Metamorphosis #substack
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#Poetry #HealingJourney #ButterflyJourney #SelfWorth #Metamorphosis #substack
New #poem Vanessa on my Substack: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#poetry #transformation #poet #writer
#poetry #transformation #poet #writer
September 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
New #poem Vanessa on my Substack: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#poetry #transformation #poet #writer
#poetry #transformation #poet #writer
If you only give what you get, that is not friendship. It is a barter system. Read the full note:
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#Friendship #Grace
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#Friendship #Grace
Friendship Is Not a Barter System
Why true friendship requires grace, not equal exchanges
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August 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
If you only give what you get, that is not friendship. It is a barter system. Read the full note:
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#Friendship #Grace
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#Friendship #Grace
Some friends call. Others show up when it matters. Both are love.
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#Relationships #Kindness
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#Relationships #Kindness
Friendship Is Not a Barter System
Why true friendship requires grace, not equal exchanges
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August 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Some friends call. Others show up when it matters. Both are love.
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#Relationships #Kindness
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#Relationships #Kindness
When the ones who broke you start using God's name for sympathy... it can feel like too much.
But I had to pray through it.
This post is my surrender.
“Make me over in Thee.”
read more: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithAndFire #SubstackDevotion #HealingWithGod
But I had to pray through it.
This post is my surrender.
“Make me over in Thee.”
read more: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithAndFire #SubstackDevotion #HealingWithGod
God, Teach Me Grace Before Anger Consumes Me
This is my cry, not for vengeance, but for surrender. For a heart like His, when mine is drowning in rage.
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July 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
When the ones who broke you start using God's name for sympathy... it can feel like too much.
But I had to pray through it.
This post is my surrender.
“Make me over in Thee.”
read more: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithAndFire #SubstackDevotion #HealingWithGod
But I had to pray through it.
This post is my surrender.
“Make me over in Thee.”
read more: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithAndFire #SubstackDevotion #HealingWithGod
It’s pressure. Crushing.
Like a cyst buried too deep—because I just don’t belong.
This one is a cry for air. A confession. A tired woman’s prayer to still bleed grace.
Read the full piece here:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Healing #Softness #ChristianWellness #ItsLikeBeingCutOpen #Substack
Like a cyst buried too deep—because I just don’t belong.
This one is a cry for air. A confession. A tired woman’s prayer to still bleed grace.
Read the full piece here:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Healing #Softness #ChristianWellness #ItsLikeBeingCutOpen #Substack
It's Like Being Cut Open
It’s pressure.
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July 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
It’s pressure. Crushing.
Like a cyst buried too deep—because I just don’t belong.
This one is a cry for air. A confession. A tired woman’s prayer to still bleed grace.
Read the full piece here:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Healing #Softness #ChristianWellness #ItsLikeBeingCutOpen #Substack
Like a cyst buried too deep—because I just don’t belong.
This one is a cry for air. A confession. A tired woman’s prayer to still bleed grace.
Read the full piece here:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Healing #Softness #ChristianWellness #ItsLikeBeingCutOpen #Substack
It started with a cyst. But really—it was the exhaustion.
I’m tired of being strong. This post is not advice. It’s a soft unraveling.
Read “I Just Want to Be Soft” on Substack:
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#Rest #Healing #Substack
I’m tired of being strong. This post is not advice. It’s a soft unraveling.
Read “I Just Want to Be Soft” on Substack:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Rest #Healing #Substack
I Just Want to Be Soft
When strength becomes a burden, softness becomes a prayer.
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July 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It started with a cyst. But really—it was the exhaustion.
I’m tired of being strong. This post is not advice. It’s a soft unraveling.
Read “I Just Want to Be Soft” on Substack:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Rest #Healing #Substack
I’m tired of being strong. This post is not advice. It’s a soft unraveling.
Read “I Just Want to Be Soft” on Substack:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Rest #Healing #Substack
There’s something holy about women choosing to love each other, especially when we have every reason not to.
This is a love letter to sisterhood.
🌺 Read it here:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#SisterGrace #FaithWriters #WomenOfTheWord
This is a love letter to sisterhood.
🌺 Read it here:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#SisterGrace #FaithWriters #WomenOfTheWord
When Women Choose Grace: A Sisterhood Revival
Choosing to lift, not tear—because the world has already fought us enough.
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July 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
There’s something holy about women choosing to love each other, especially when we have every reason not to.
This is a love letter to sisterhood.
🌺 Read it here:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#SisterGrace #FaithWriters #WomenOfTheWord
This is a love letter to sisterhood.
🌺 Read it here:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#SisterGrace #FaithWriters #WomenOfTheWord
I thank God for not giving up on me even when I gave up on myself. 💕
July 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I thank God for not giving up on me even when I gave up on myself. 💕
🦋 New blog: Be Careful Who Fills the Gaps
Let’s talk about vulnerability, spiritual discernment, and protecting your heart God’s way.
💌 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithAndHealing #Discernment #GuardYourHeart #ButterflyWrites
Let’s talk about vulnerability, spiritual discernment, and protecting your heart God’s way.
💌 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithAndHealing #Discernment #GuardYourHeart #ButterflyWrites
Be Careful Who Fills the Gaps
Vulnerability is not weakness, but unchecked brokenness can cloud your discernment.
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July 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🦋 New blog: Be Careful Who Fills the Gaps
Let’s talk about vulnerability, spiritual discernment, and protecting your heart God’s way.
💌 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithAndHealing #Discernment #GuardYourHeart #ButterflyWrites
Let’s talk about vulnerability, spiritual discernment, and protecting your heart God’s way.
💌 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithAndHealing #Discernment #GuardYourHeart #ButterflyWrites
Not every wound is romantic.
Some come from women who forgot we are mirrors, not enemies.
This piece is a call back to grace, to womanhood, to us.
🌸 Read it here:
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#Grace #FaithWriting #SisterhoodHeals #JodyAnneVanessa
Some come from women who forgot we are mirrors, not enemies.
This piece is a call back to grace, to womanhood, to us.
🌸 Read it here:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Grace #FaithWriting #SisterhoodHeals #JodyAnneVanessa
When Women Choose Grace: A Sisterhood Revival
Choosing to lift, not tear—because the world has already fought us enough.
open.substack.com
June 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Not every wound is romantic.
Some come from women who forgot we are mirrors, not enemies.
This piece is a call back to grace, to womanhood, to us.
🌸 Read it here:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Grace #FaithWriting #SisterhoodHeals #JodyAnneVanessa
Some come from women who forgot we are mirrors, not enemies.
This piece is a call back to grace, to womanhood, to us.
🌸 Read it here:
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#Grace #FaithWriting #SisterhoodHeals #JodyAnneVanessa
When someone misuses your heart it speaks to their character, not yours. Guard your heart but Dont carry the Shame. #writer
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Guard Your Heart, But Don’t Carry Shame
Letting go of shame, holding on to grace.
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June 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
When someone misuses your heart it speaks to their character, not yours. Guard your heart but Dont carry the Shame. #writer
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I prefer if you dont ask me how I am if you dont mean me well. It's ok. I prefer authenticity over fake empathy.
April 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I prefer if you dont ask me how I am if you dont mean me well. It's ok. I prefer authenticity over fake empathy.
Not all pain is punishment.
Some pain is permission to grow, to guard, to begin again.
I poured my heart into this piece.
Read The Breaking on Substack. If it resonates, share it. Someone else may need a reminder
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#faithandhealing #guardyourheart #Christiancreative
Some pain is permission to grow, to guard, to begin again.
I poured my heart into this piece.
Read The Breaking on Substack. If it resonates, share it. Someone else may need a reminder
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#faithandhealing #guardyourheart #Christiancreative
The Breaking
For the ones who feel too deeply, too soon
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April 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Not all pain is punishment.
Some pain is permission to grow, to guard, to begin again.
I poured my heart into this piece.
Read The Breaking on Substack. If it resonates, share it. Someone else may need a reminder
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#faithandhealing #guardyourheart #Christiancreative
Some pain is permission to grow, to guard, to begin again.
I poured my heart into this piece.
Read The Breaking on Substack. If it resonates, share it. Someone else may need a reminder
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#faithandhealing #guardyourheart #Christiancreative
What is holding you back from God? Is it your guilt? Let it go. Read my full post..
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#christianliving #forgiveness.
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#christianliving #forgiveness.
When Guilt Keeps You from God
Wrestling with Sin and the Shame That Follows
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April 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
What is holding you back from God? Is it your guilt? Let it go. Read my full post..
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#christianliving #forgiveness.
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#christianliving #forgiveness.
It's not weak to want love.
You can be strong and still crave soft arms to hold you.
You’re not less for longing. You’re just human.
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#FaithAndFemininity #YouAreNotAlone
You can be strong and still crave soft arms to hold you.
You’re not less for longing. You’re just human.
Read more: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithAndFemininity #YouAreNotAlone
It's Not Weak to Miss Love
A gentle reminder that longing for connection doesn't make you weak, it makes you human.
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April 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
It's not weak to want love.
You can be strong and still crave soft arms to hold you.
You’re not less for longing. You’re just human.
Read more: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithAndFemininity #YouAreNotAlone
You can be strong and still crave soft arms to hold you.
You’re not less for longing. You’re just human.
Read more: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithAndFemininity #YouAreNotAlone
Ever felt guilty for stepping back from someone who drains you?
Here’s your reminder:
It’s not selfish to protect your peace.
It’s wisdom.
Let’s talk.
🧵
Here’s your reminder:
It’s not selfish to protect your peace.
It’s wisdom.
Let’s talk.
🧵
April 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Ever felt guilty for stepping back from someone who drains you?
Here’s your reminder:
It’s not selfish to protect your peace.
It’s wisdom.
Let’s talk.
🧵
Here’s your reminder:
It’s not selfish to protect your peace.
It’s wisdom.
Let’s talk.
🧵
Love doesn’t gaslight your faith.
Love doesn’t make you shrink.
If it isn’t 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, it’s not love.
New blog up now: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#ChristianBlog #FaithAndHealing
Love doesn’t make you shrink.
If it isn’t 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, it’s not love.
New blog up now: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#ChristianBlog #FaithAndHealing
When Love Isn’t Love: Recognizing the Shift God Made for You
Healing from Manipulation, Embracing God's True Definition of Love
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April 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Love doesn’t gaslight your faith.
Love doesn’t make you shrink.
If it isn’t 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, it’s not love.
New blog up now: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#ChristianBlog #FaithAndHealing
Love doesn’t make you shrink.
If it isn’t 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, it’s not love.
New blog up now: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#ChristianBlog #FaithAndHealing
“Take up space. You are more than enough. You are necessary.”
Sometimes, that’s all your heart needs to hear. Throwback post here.
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#FaithJourney #ChristianWellness #Healing
Sometimes, that’s all your heart needs to hear. Throwback post here.
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithJourney #ChristianWellness #Healing
More Than Enough: Embracing My Worth in Brokenness
"Take up space.
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April 13, 2025 at 5:23 AM
“Take up space. You are more than enough. You are necessary.”
Sometimes, that’s all your heart needs to hear. Throwback post here.
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithJourney #ChristianWellness #Healing
Sometimes, that’s all your heart needs to hear. Throwback post here.
open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne...
#FaithJourney #ChristianWellness #Healing
April 13, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Ever felt guilty for stepping back from someone draining?
This one’s for you: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne... #BlogPost #Boundaries #HealingJourney
This one’s for you: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne... #BlogPost #Boundaries #HealingJourney
It’s Not Selfish to Step Back: Why Boundaries Matter When You’re Drained
It is not selfish to take a step back.
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April 13, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Ever felt guilty for stepping back from someone draining?
This one’s for you: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne... #BlogPost #Boundaries #HealingJourney
This one’s for you: open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne... #BlogPost #Boundaries #HealingJourney
New blog post It's Not Selfish to Step Back: why Boundaries Matter You're Drained - open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne... #mentalhealth #lifestyle
It’s Not Selfish to Step Back: Why Boundaries Matter When You’re Drained
It is not selfish to take a step back.
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April 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
New blog post It's Not Selfish to Step Back: why Boundaries Matter You're Drained - open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne... #mentalhealth #lifestyle
Been a minute but I have a new post for you. When Love isn't Love. open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne... Subscribe to my substack. #writer #blogger #relationship
When Love Isn’t Love: Recognizing the Shift God Made for You
Healing from Manipulation, Embracing God's True Definition of Love
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March 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Been a minute but I have a new post for you. When Love isn't Love. open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne... Subscribe to my substack. #writer #blogger #relationship
Made a new substack post about setting boundaries and being cautioys about how we change for the peple we "love". Read here : open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne... #bloogpost #faith #boundaries #lifestyle.
Pivoting Personality
Pivoting Your Personality for the Ones You Love Might Be Blocking Your Path to Self-Love
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February 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Made a new substack post about setting boundaries and being cautioys about how we change for the peple we "love". Read here : open.substack.com/pub/jodyanne... #bloogpost #faith #boundaries #lifestyle.