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An Old Friend: Anxiety & Accountability
Friendships & Intimacy Janessa Shaw Friendships & Intimacy Janessa Shaw

An Old Friend: Anxiety & Accountability

This week I witnessed just how deep our collective anxiety runs—especially in the next generation. Behind the screens and silence is a feeling we all know too well. It’s not just a “kids these days” issue; it’s a mirror. And if we don’t start facing it now, we risk losing more than attention spans—we lose real connection.

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Parable of the Belonging: Giving Space
Friendships & Intimacy, Becoming Janessa Shaw Friendships & Intimacy, Becoming Janessa Shaw

Parable of the Belonging: Giving Space

This year, I made a quiet promise to myself: to show up more, connect deeper, and maybe even build something lasting. Inspired by The Parable of the Sower, I’ve been reflecting on what it really means to create community—not just to find like-minded people, but to grow with those willing to care, sacrifice, and trust. For the first time, I feel open. Not just in posture, but in mindset. And that shift is changing everything.

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