⚓ Community Conversations: Who Is Your Anchor?

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When I wrote my poem, The Anchor of My Soul, I was reflecting on how we aren’t meant to weather life’s storms alone. God gives us beautiful people to hold onto here on earth, and for me, one of my greatest earthly anchors has always been my Mom.

Her support has been a constant thread throughout my life. I remember so clearly when I was a teenager, she would drive me to my voice lessons and pay for them. When we got home, she’d gently prompt me to practice—even when I didn’t want to! Because she plays the piano beautifully, she would accompany me while I practiced. Singing while she played the piano is still one of my absolute favorite memories.

Now that I’m in my 40s, that anchor has only grown stronger. We talk a couple of times a week, and I still get so excited every time we speak. She is the person I can talk to about absolutely anything. I know she will just listen and love me no matter what, without a single shred of judgment. To me, that is exactly what an anchor person is: a safe harbor when the waves get high.