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Turning Pain into Purpose: Why I Started Writing
Welcome to Cocoa's House Press: The journey of Jalissa. This is a space where authentic, faith-rooted stories ignite healing, strength, and triumph over life's hardest battles.
Discover Jalissa's books and personal journey that inspire hope and remind us all that brokenness doesn't define us, purpose does.
Based in Shreveport, Lousisana, Cocoa's House Press is more than a brand, it's a movement of overcoming, healing, and thriving together.
Cocoa's House Press began with Jalissa's unwavering commitment to sharing her journey and creating stories that inspire healing. Based in Shreveport, Louisiana, Jalissa is dedicated to providing hope and strength through her authentic voice and faith-based message. Discover how her work reflects a commitment to excellence and a passion for helping others overcome their challenges.
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Turning Pain into Purpose: Why I Started Writing
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Today I want to encourage you
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Peace isn’t something the world hands you. It’s something you create within yourself, no matter how loud the storms around you become. Life has a way of throwing us into situations we didn’t ask for—heartbreak, betrayal, grief, or simply exhaustion from trying to carry it all alone. But one thing I’ve learned through my own journey is this: peace is a choice, not a circumstance.
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Today, let’s make it a point to think positive. Life may not be perfect, and things may not be exactly how we want them to be, but there is always something to be grateful for.
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Life won’t always be perfect.
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Life has a way of bringing people and situations into our hearts that leave us feeling wounded, betrayed, and disappointed. It’s human to want to hold on to the pain, to replay the hurt over and over as if somehow it will make sense of it all. But the truth is, the longer we carry unforgiveness, the heavier our hearts become.
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Letting go isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes it’s one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do. 💔 But the truth is, holding on to what’s hurting you, draining you, or weighing you down will only keep you stuck in a cycle of pain. 😞🌀
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There’s something rare and powerful about unconditional love. It doesn’t keep score. It doesn’t come with contracts, requirements, or expiration dates. It’s the kind of love that says, “Even when you fall short, I’m still here.”
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Have you ever sat in silence, torn between what you know and what you feel? That quiet war between your mind and your heart can feel like an unending battle — one whispering logic, the other shouting emotion.
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Today I was mad 😡—and I didn’t even know why. Nothing happened. No one upset me. But I felt overwhelmed and on edge 😔.