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: Release the need to control the outcome
Are you exhausted by the desire to be in control? Do you feel the need to control family members, your circumstances, your feelings, your present or future? Are you anxious about what lies ahead? Take the first step to stop the cycle...
This month: Release your "Luggage of Life"
This month: Through the Fire
November 8, 2018 turned Judy's life upside down.
Her home and the entire town of Paradise, CA was destroyed by a fire in just a few hours. Eleven months later Judy's husband lost his battle with cancer. Then the pandemic hit and she was isolated and alone in a new town.
But her's is a story of eventual hope and renewal! Keep reading
Tips From a Seasoned Mover
Martha wrote, "I should have had your book, After the Boxes are Unpacked, about 10 moves back! I had to learn all of this by trial and error."
Pick up some great tips from Martha's vast experience! 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
Some respond to change with excitement, some with fear, some with a combination of the two.
Whether your life change was a choice you made or was thrust upon you, you’ll have less fear and anxiety if you can be open to the possible benefits. For starters, you may develop new pathways to creativity, greater flexibility and courage, a greater capacity for empathy and understanding, and more! Go 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 group. These 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: akelley@justmoved.org or mail to Just Moved Ministry, 8010 E Morgan Tr., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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