Valentina Javier, Author at LifeTeen.com for Catholic Youth

Valentina Javier

Throughout this beautiful life of ours I’ve fallen in love with God, fellowship, politics, and coffee. Naturally, these loves are showcased in my two all-time favorite TV shows, Friends and The West Wing. My passion for both Theology and Politics makes my life often seem like a complete paradox - a “cosmic joke” if you will. Nevertheless, filled with the joy that comes from knowing I am a beloved child of God, I walk through this crazy mess of a life looking to find He who created all things.

Forced to Grow Up

With tears running down my face, I felt for the first time every wound and every scar I had been numb to for so long. It all hit me — I was not OK.