Essays + Narratives

I slammed the door in my husband’s face, leaving a heap of hurtful accusations in my wake. I was angry and determined to let him know. This was the pattern day after day in our first year of marriage. When faced with struggles, my thoughts quickly crawled back into the neural pathways of fight and […]

Summary + Guest Bio Marriage can be an incredible gift. Many of us would say that it is one of the greatest treasures of our lives, but the hard truth is, that’s not the case for everyone. On episode 20 of the She is Kindred Podcast, Britt tackles a tough topic with Amanda Spencer: domestic […]

When you’ve lived through abuse, it comes back: in dreams, in fears in flashes of anger That seem to have no source. It returns cloaked, but recognizable.  It’s fear,  perpetual disappointment,  a trap. Second-guessing, self-recrimination, no time to think. It’s lonely: the feeling that you alone hold responsibility for all things at all times. You […]

Summary + Guest Bio: On episode 19 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt chats with award winning author, blogger, speaker, wife, and mom – Sheila Wray Gregoire. Sheila shares her story with equal parts humor and deep vulnerability on a subject that is often not discussed openly in Christian circles: Sex and Marriage. Together, […]

“How do you feel?” my new husband asks into the darkness, stroking my hair to the rhythm of the waves outside the bedroom window.  His voice is low and sleepy, but I can still hear a hint of angst. The reflection of my sequined white dress hanging on the wardrobe door creates a glistening disco […]

Summary + Guest Bio In episode 18 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt swaps her host seat with Alex Wright, She is Kindred’s own community coordinator. Alex interviews Britt and her husband, Michael “Smitty” Smith, about love, marriage, and the relationship they’ve built on a foundation of teamwork and genuine partnership. Britt + Smitty […]