<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Her Story, The Gathering Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her Story, The Gathering Inc.]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:28:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.herstorythegathering.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Beauty for Ashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome home, sister. If you’ve found your way here, chances are your heart is carrying a few things: maybe some weight you weren’t meant to bear alone, or some memories that feel more like smoke than solid ground. Take a breath. You are in a safe sanctuary now. At Her Story: The Gathering, we believe that while trauma may have started a fire in your life, it doesn’t get to have the final word. There is a profound, ancient promise that speaks of trading "beauty for ashes." It’s a beautiful...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/beauty-for-ashes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a148b604ad1e926d859832e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 17:48:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/Sa5ddyaNMNx.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A peace worth fighting for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome home, sister. Take a deep breath, the kind that fills your lungs and reminds you that you are here, you are present, and you are safe. If you’ve been navigating a season where your mind feels like a battlefield and your heart feels like it’s been through a thousand storms, I want you to know something right now: You are not alone. In our community at Her Story: The Gathering Inc., we talk a lot about the stories God is still writing. We talk about the raw, unflinching parts of our...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/a-peace-worth-fighting-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a377cdf43effc8ce2f188</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:47:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/lx8H3zV6eoM.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing for your soul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a deep breath. Go ahead, a real one. The kind that expands your chest and reminds you that you are here, you are alive, and you are worthy of peace. If you’ve found your way to this corner of the internet, chances are your soul is feeling a little bit heavy. Maybe it’s a quiet ache that’s been there for years, or perhaps it’s a loud, crashing storm that you’re just trying to navigate one wave at a time. Whatever it is, I want you to know something right out of the gate: You are not...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/healing-for-your-soul</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03e48ae8ad7aab1e5e253b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 02:40:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/RtxFbG4M4fa.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hello Joy: Welcoming the Light Back Into Your Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome home, sister. If you are reading this, take a deep breath. Let it out slowly. You are here, you are safe, and your story matters more than words can say. We’ve spent some time lately talking about the heavy stuff, the kind of soul-deep sorrow that makes you need a good cry, and the quiet, flickering hope that comes when the clouds first start to part. We’ve acknowledged that it’s okay to not be okay. But today, we’re turning our faces toward something that can feel a little bit...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/hello-joy-welcoming-the-light-back-into-your-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fd589dc12237ee20768347</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:29:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/urjEXDtgTUB.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imagine Me: The Beauty of Being Free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a deep breath. Right now, in this moment, I want you to close your eyes and let the noise of the world fade into a dull hum. Forget the emails, the laundry, the heavy expectations, and, most importantly, forget the labels that trauma tried to stitch into the fabric of your soul. Now, I want you to see her. See the woman who isn't defined by what happened to her. See the woman whose shoulders aren't hunched under the weight of "should-haves" and "could-haves." See the woman whose smile...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/imagine-me-the-beauty-of-being-free</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fd588dff1f3255572c0056</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:29:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/Vd3YNrKP9Xt.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here Comes the Sun: Finding Your Light After the Long Winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a specific kind of silence that only exists in the middle of a long, hard winter. It’s that heavy, muffled quiet where the world feels frozen in place, and you start to wonder if the ground will ever feel warm beneath your feet again. For many of us in the Her Story: The Gathering sisterhood, that "winter" hasn't just been a season on the calendar, it’s been a season of the soul. It’s been the weight of trauma, the chill of grief, or the exhausting frost of just trying to survive one...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/here-comes-the-sun-finding-your-light-after-the-long-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7dcd95caf4ed272b89d7c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:40:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/UN8My74uk1L.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s All Right to Cry: The Healing Power of Letting Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a song that used to play: maybe you remember it, or maybe the melody is just now finding its way to your heart: that says, “It’s all right to cry. It might make you feel better.” Those simple words carry a weight that many of us have spent a lifetime trying to outrun. We live in a world that praises the "unshakable," the "strong," and the ones who keep it all together without a hair out of place. But here at Her Story: The Gathering Inc., we know the truth that lies beneath the...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/it-s-all-right-to-cry-the-healing-power-of-letting-go</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f420018ca39cf305c50d92</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 03:37:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/x0u1PXgdEeI.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Praise: The Water That Calls the Enemy to Drown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pull up a chair, sis. Take a deep breath. You are in a safe space now, a sanctuary where your story isn’t just heard; it’s honored. Here at Her Story: The Gathering Inc. , we spend a lot of time talking about the heavy stuff. We talk about the trauma that keeps us up at night, the shadows that try to follow us into our bright futures, and the battles we fight just to keep our peace. But today, I want to talk about your most powerful weapon. It isn’t a loud argument. It isn’t a perfectly...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/praise-the-water-that-calls-the-enemy-to-drown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e832ee8e63193b95d796d7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:31:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/ezzhhnTsHF6.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Dance: Finding Your Flow in the Strength Circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a weight that comes with trauma, a heavy, lingering shadow that settles into your bones and tries to convince you that you are stuck. It tells you that the rhythm of your life has been permanently interrupted, that the music has stopped, and that the only thing left to do is wait out the storm in silence. But I’m here to tell you something different today. I’m here to tell you that even when the song changes, you still have the power to move. In fact, sometimes the most radical thing...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/just-dance-finding-your-flow-in-the-strength-circle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e82c578e63193b95d78910</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:03:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/-xRZeyOQMz3.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional Bio: Katrina Staggers-Harvin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katrina Staggers-Harvin  is a devoted mother of three and a proud grandmother of seven, whose life is deeply rooted in faith, service, and purpose. As the Founder of Her Story: The Gathering Inc. , Katrina leads a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and empowering women, children, and individuals navigating trauma, adversity, and life transitions. Her leadership has birthed several impactful initiatives designed to restore hope and strengthen the fabric of her community. These include the SEE...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/professional-bio-katrina-staggers-harvin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e37b3243fd38a1bb72063c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:38:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/Z_ZPCWOztbl.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I almost let go. Life was heavy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m sitting here, heart open and fingers on the keys, because I need to tell you something I don’t often say out loud: I almost let go. Real talk? Life got heavy. Not just "I have a lot on my plate" heavy, but the kind of heavy that settles into your bones and makes your soul feel tired. The kind of heavy where the air feels thin, and the "warrior" everyone thinks you are feels like she’s completely run out of fight. If you’re reading this and you’ve ever felt like the weight of your past,...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/i-almost-let-go-life-was-heavy-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e1979f43fd38a1bb6dc4ca</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:14:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/EuGBObVAdYR.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I almost let go. Life was heavy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m sitting here, heart open and fingers on the keys, because I need to tell you something I don’t often say out loud: I almost let go. Real talk? Life got heavy. Not just "I have a lot on my plate" heavy, but the kind of heavy that settles into your bones and makes your soul feel tired. The kind of heavy where the air feels thin, and the "warrior" everyone thinks you are feels like she’s completely run out of fight. If you’re reading this and you’ve ever felt like the weight of your past,...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/i-almost-let-go-life-was-heavy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7099da51db32c14c14731</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:06:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/EuGBObVAdYR.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Good Days, Together: The Power of Our Healing Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever had one of those mornings where you wake up, and for the first few seconds, the weight on your chest isn’t there? You take a breath, and it doesn't feel heavy. The sun hits the floorboards just right, and you think to yourself, “Today might actually be a good day.” Those moments are precious. But for many of us walking the path of recovery from trauma, those "good days" can feel like rare gems, tiny flickers of light in a long, dark tunnel. We cherish them, but we often hold our...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/more-good-days-together-the-power-of-our-healing-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d18cacf7044e6cf7ae42a2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:11:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/joCKvcNg30P.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Smile: The Hidden Strength of Your Healing Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey friend. Take a deep breath with me for a second. Just one. Let it out slowly. I want to talk to you about something that most of us are experts at, even if we never went to school for it. I’m talking about "The Smile." You know the one, the one you put on before you walk into the grocery store, the one you wear in the church foyer, the one that makes everyone think you’ve totally got it all together. It’s a beautiful smile. It really is. But here at Her Story: The Gathering Inc. , we know...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/behind-the-smile-the-hidden-strength-of-your-healing-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbafb0e7de3cb0060a41ac</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:27:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/SbIlQv1aTV0.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joy Comes in the Morning: Finding Your Light After the Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a specific kind of silence that only exists in the middle of the night. It’s heavy. It’s loud. It’s the kind of silence where your thoughts seem to echo against the walls of your heart, replaying moments you’d rather forget. For those of us navigating the aftermath of trauma, the "night" isn’t just a time of day, it’s a season of the soul. It’s a period characterized by shadows, whispers of "what if," and the exhausting weight of carrying a story that feels too heavy to tell. But...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/joy-comes-in-the-morning-finding-your-light-after-the-night</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c8a950af19906fa1791c2b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:23:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/r0KqMbPolti.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unfolding the Layers: Why Every Step in Your Healing Journey Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pull up a chair, take a deep breath, and let the weight of the day settle for just a moment. You are here, and in this space, that is enough. At Her Story: The Gathering Inc. , we talk a lot about the journey. We talk about the mountains we climb and the valleys we walk through. But if we’re being really honest, healing doesn't usually feel like a straight hike up a scenic trail. Most of the time, it feels like peeling an onion: layer by layer, sometimes with a few tears along the way,...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/unfolding-the-layers-why-every-step-in-your-healing-journey-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ba22e65303a105b06dac52</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:58:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/bp3TqsVIdpR.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beauty and the Beast: Reclaiming Your Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pull up a chair, grab a warm cup of tea, and breathe. If you’ve found your way here, know this: you are in a safe sanctuary. At Her Story: The Gathering Inc. , we believe that every woman carries a narrative worth telling, and today, we’re going to talk about a story we all think we know, but with a twist that might just change the way you look in the mirror. We’ve all heard the tale of Beauty and the Beast . We think of the yellow dress, the rose under glass, and the eventual transformation....]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/beauty-and-the-beast-reclaiming-your-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b34db6d0cd2535b52732c3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:35:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/qOvsLyBf0aA.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Strength in Saying 'Yes': Accepting Support on Your Healing Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be real for a second, how many times have you replied with a quick “I’m fine” or “I’ve got it” when someone offered to help you? If you’re anything like me, your default setting is probably "Superwoman mode." We’ve been conditioned to believe that strength means carrying the heaviest loads without breaking a sweat, that independence is the ultimate goal, and that asking for help is somehow a sign of a crack in our foundation. But here is the truth that we often overlook in the heat of...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/the-strength-in-saying-yes-accepting-support-on-your-healing-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ac2a15d66894c6d6f626d7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:37:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/hsfMwbZ6wh0.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Has Not Given Us a Spirit of Fear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey sister. Pull up a chair, take a deep breath, and just be still for a moment. You’ve found your way to a safe space for women healing , and I want you to know right now, before we dive into the heart of this message: you are safe here. Your story matters here. Your heart is honored here. In this journey of life, especially for those of us who have walked through the fire of trauma, fear can feel like an unwanted shadow. It follows us into the grocery store, it whispers to us in the quiet...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/god-has-not-given-us-a-spirit-of-fear</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8f356a29c2f9814770710</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:07:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/LL1GU_sghKw.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Quiet Power of a Servant’s Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to this space, friend. If you’ve been following along with my journey, you know that Her Story: The Gathering  is more than just a title to me, it’s a sanctuary. It’s a place where the raw, the unflinching, and the redemptive all come together at one table. Recently, I had the incredible honor of sharing a piece of my heart with Influential Women , and as I sat back and re-read those words, I realized they weren’t just meant for a magazine. They were meant for us. They were meant for...]]></description><link>https://www.herstorythegathering.com/post/the-quiet-power-of-a-servant-s-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a55a38fe2730c041337487</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:36:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/YQ5nel7wPH5.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>herstorythegatheri</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>