Encouragement for the Woman Uprooted by a Move

*Articles updated monthly

For more than 20 years After the Boxes are Unpacked has helped thousands of uprooted women face a move with greater hope and trust in God. Susan Miller's empathetic and practical advice will assure you that you're not alone in how you feel about your move. She'll help you unpack and process the strong emotions that accompany such a major life transition. Visit the Just Moved Shop

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This month: Be your authentic self

Are you putting energy into looking like you’ve got it all together? Exhausting, isn't it? Take these three steps toward being your authentic self. Go now

This month: A Blessing from Kate Bowler for when you just need to put one foot in front of the other

"...draw me closer to a different vision,
one that sees that I don’t need perfection
— I need love."  Continue reading

This month: Hope for the future

A change in management meant that Georgia's husband was unexpectedly let go from his job. The next six months applying for jobs and traveling for interviews were filled with stress, and dashed hopes. Yet, something else was emerging. A deeper something in the midst of uncertainty. . . .  Read more

This month: A fresh start for a new year

"Because I’m a creature of habit, I’m often reluctant to change my routine. Some habits are worth keeping but some need a good cleaning out.

"Are you a creature of habit? Do you find it hard to change old ways?" More from Susan Miller 

Free download of 5 Things Every Newcomer Needs to Know, a one-time discount in the Just Moved Shop, email contact with other JMC members in your area (with your permission), access to discussion and connection in the Just Moved Community Facebook group, and more! Join now

Susan Miller, founder of Just Moved Ministry, addresses the emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges of moving to a new town. She knows firsthand that relocation can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Go now

A major life change may knock the wind out of you. Susan Miller's podcasts offer practical suggestions and a hope-filled message when your life has been uprooted by change. Many podcasts feature interviews with experts to encourage and inform.  Listen and download

Are you or someone you know experiencing tough times? Whether it's a big move, the break up of a relationship, illness, a wayward child or other stressful hurdle, this issue of Bloom will launch you on a journey of letting go, starting over, and moving forward. These three essential steps are developed in Susan Miller's bestseller, After the Boxes Are Unpacked.  Read the issue now

We've gathered some of the best articles in our 26 years of ministry. These articles cover issues commonly faced by women who have been uprooted by a move. Topics include making new friends, moving with kids, your emotions, self-care, regaining your sense of identity, marriage, and more!

Susan answers some of the most common questions about the impact of a move on emotions, marriage, family, loneliness, and cross-cultural moves.

Every month we feature an After the Boxes are Unpacked study groupThese groups that are meeting virtually and in-person are offering friendship, connection, and the path to emotional well-being and spiritual growth for women who have been uprooted by a move. Check out this month's Spotlight!

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We'd love to hear from you! How has God used a move or other major change in your life? Write about it and send it to Ann: [email protected] or mail to Just Moved Ministry, 8010 E Morgan Tr., Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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