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: Gratitude for the ordinaries

It’s easy for the bumps in the road and the messiness of life to monopolize your attention and drag you down. Have you stopped to notice and be thankful for the good things in your life?  Take the first step . . .

This month: Beyond words

Thankfulness is just like anything else in our daily lives―if we aren’t careful, we might miss it. Each day is filled with so many things for which to be thankful. Often, we don’t even realize the blessings we have until they are gone. More

This month: Grace from a stranger

Of her three children, Jackie's 9-year-old son, Will, was struggling the most with the move. On yet another teary day at school, help came unexpectedly from Will's teacher. Her creative and loving idea would help turn things around for Will.  Keep reading

This month: Do the next thing 
More tips from Susan Miller, Founder of Just Moved Ministry!

When you feel overwhelmed – easy to do at this time of year – Susan  suggests a wonderful, one-step process to get you through.  Go now

From light-hearted musings to challenges every woman faces.

This month: A renovated heart in the midst of dust and chaos

I remember a time when Bill and I had a major makeover to give our older home a newer look. I lost sight of how great it would all be when everything was finished and was consumed with the mess and inconvenience of each day. Once our renovation was complete and everything was finally back where it belonged (including me), I took a deep breath and looked back on what I learned. Read on

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Married to a medical professional: adjusting to multiple moves

Because of the nature of her husband’s career, Rachelen and her family have made a number of moves. From her wisdom and experience, she shares the insights she’s gained, the mistakes she’s made, and the three most important things to remember when you’ve been uprooted by a move.  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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