Encouragement for the Woman Uprooted by a Move

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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: Loving and accepting others

"When we love a person, we accept him or her exactly as is: the lovely with the unlovely, the strong with the fearful, the true mixed in with the façade, and of course, the only way we can do it is by accepting ourselves that way." ― Fred Rogers    Take the first step . . .

This month: Simple hearts in a complex world

Somewhere along the line, Christmas got complicated. Maybe it doesn’t have to be. Just saying that feels idealistic—I’ve got three kids and a mortgage—but dream with me for a minute. Some complexity is an unavoidable consequence of living in the modern age. . . More

This month: The faithful and true friend

After being in one place for several years, it’s overwhelming to think of where to begin in friendships. I’m so used to being around people who know everything about me. My impatience in this area tells me I was maybe too comfortable where I was – too comfortable to notice someone who might be in the place where I am today. Keep reading

This month: Give a gift of an experience

The idea that the gift of an experience provides more lasting pleasure than a material gift is supported by psychological research and human behavior. Go now

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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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