Ep. 243 | Finding Connection in the Middle of the Mess
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By Francie Winslow
I didn’t plan this season of life.
Honestly, I don’t think anyone would.
We discovered mold in our ceiling.
We’re navigating the complexities of special needs parenting.
And, Wyatt had a second emergency back surgery.
It’s been a lot. Physically, emotionally, logistically.
And yet… something sacred is happening in the middle of the mess.
“Intimacy isn’t just for the easy seasons. It’s for the survival seasons.”
For years, I thought sex needed the right conditions to “work.”
Low lights. Calm energy. Clean sheets. Space to breathe.
But right now? We’re stumbling through exhaustion, pain, and daily chaos—and somehow, learning new depths of connection.
Because our bodies still long to be seen.
Our hearts still need places to land.
And in the middle of everything feeling broken, intimacy can become a lifeline.
In this week’s podcast episode, I share what it’s been like to reconnect with Wyatt post-surgery—when things don’t feel “sexy” at all. When it’s more about tenderness than technique. When it’s less about performance and more about presence.
We talk about:
What it means to pursue each other when everything feels fragile
How physical intimacy can be a healing balm in seasons of suffering
Why your body and your marriage are still good, even when they feel limited
“Even broken bodies can become holy ground for connection.”
If you’re in a hard season—emotionally, physically, or spiritually—I hope this reminds you:
You’re not alone.
You’re not behind.
And you’re not disqualified from beauty, pleasure, or connection.
God is present. Right here. In your body. In your bedroom. In your story.