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heal the wound… but leave the scar

by Kaitlyn Bouchillon | Dec 7, 2016 | Brave, Broken and Raw, Even If Not, Faith, My Health Story

“I wonder if she’ll notice…” There’s a long scar straight down the back of my head, reaching up from the base of my neck. Last week I sat in a black swivel chair, my face reflecting back to me in the mirror as a kind and friendly stranger...

here we are, one year later

by Kaitlyn Bouchillon | Nov 2, 2016 | Books, Even If Not, Story, writing

For 73 days I sat on a secret. Which isn’t that long, really, since I waited an entire year before saying anything about my tattoo. 365 days ago I shared the news I had written and rewritten in my head a minimum of fifteen times: So, I wrote a book. (#what) Not...

so yeah, maybe your story isn’t actually over

by Kaitlyn Bouchillon | Oct 13, 2016 | Broken and Raw, Even If Not, Story

Two weeks ago I was asked to teach bible study for some of my favorite women in the world. And we should just get one thing straight right away: I used to hate speaking {with every ounce of my being} but now I kinda love it. Basically I’m a complete mess with it...

my book isn’t a best seller (and that’s okay)

by Kaitlyn Bouchillon | Aug 19, 2016 | Books, Even If Not, God Sized Dream, Story, writing

Whatever you’re dreaming, take one small step. Be obedient. You may be amazed how God uses that obedience 365 days from now. On August 18, 2015 this book didn’t exist. On August 19, 2015 I did what felt completely crazy, simply obedient, and absolutely...

live & tell

by Kaitlyn Bouchillon | May 3, 2016 | Books, Even If Not

There was absolutely no other way to end the book. And doesn’t it figure, really, since the tagline of this here blog is every story matters? Last fall I wrote a book that released this past February. And if you’ve ordered a copy and held it in your hands,...

names & dreams

by Kaitlyn Bouchillon | Apr 26, 2016 | Books, Even If Not

Here’s a piece of truth: Chapter 8 of my book was never — ever — in the plan. Zero percent of me wanted to write it. No part of me wanted to share that part of my story. But God was clear, the words are in print, and I am not even kidding you when I...