Who am I? Why am I doing this?
Long story short, my name is Leah and I am a stereotypical 20-something with some animals, a blog, and re-found love for running. I am doing this to join the wonderful running community that I have followed for so long. If you want to know the long story, you can take a look at my attempt at some blogging.
Author: Lifeasleahknows
The Unburnt Witches
Scrolling through social media, I have noticed a continued trend in secular feminist circles. There seems to be quite a bit of messaging, mantras, poems, etc. almost glorifying (not sure if this is the right word, but it’s pretty close) …
Our New Vice President and The Revealed Fragility of Women’s Empowerment
Vice President Kamala Harris. Her name is basically a loaded term at the moment (although I think the initial social media mayhem has subsided a little). The mere mention of her name seems to invoke a reaction. I have been …
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Relativism: The Degradation of Truth and Logic
Why is relativism such a problem? Why do I get worked up over it? Let me be clear, relativism is the most dangerous movement I have found in our generation. It’s a cancer. It’s a cancer that roots out all …
Pro-Life is Pro-Woman: Understanding the Social Inequities of Pro-Choice from a Former Pro-Choicer
Why on earth am I venturing into this territory? Why take on such a deep issue via online? Well, to be honest, it’s because I am exhausted. I am exhausted of the divisive stereotypes that seem to poster the pro-life …
My Podcast Episode on “The Catholic Mama”
Y’all… so I kind of did something awesome (at least I think so). I was on The Catholic Mama‘s Podcast! I seriously had SUCH a great time getting to talk with her. If you want to hear me get all …
“My boyfriend isn’t Catholic, but I am.”
Common Messages Two of the most common messages I get from my followers are from young Catholic women who are dating/engaged/soon-to-be engaged to a non-Catholic Christian guy OR from single Catholic women who want to know my opinion on if …
Walking the Fine Line: Defending the Faith in Love
Lately, I have had a lot of internal battles about what to write on here. Things usually ‘come to me’ and the words fly on to the paper quickly. Normally, it is something I am passionate about, or have thought …
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My First Time at Mass: Understanding A Protestant Perspective
I haven’t been at this ‘blogging game’ very long but I have learned so much. I feel like I have been immersed in a community that I never knew existed. It has been pretty incredible. Getting to meet and talk …
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4 Books That (Helped) Lead Me to Catholicism.
From the moment I “thought-up” this blog, I knew this was a post I wanted to include. This blog has really reinvigorated my yearning for a deeper and more thorough understanding of the Catholic faith. When I went through RCIA …
To my husband on his 34th birthday, I don’t love how you treat me.
I love birthdays. I love that birthdays celebrate a person as an individual, simply because of who they are and the fact that they exist. I believe birthdays are a celebration of humanity. The older you get, the ‘humanity’ it …
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