Remember not the former things, 
Nor consider the things of old. 
Behold, I am doing a new thing;  
Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? 
I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.  
-- Isaiah 43:18-19

ABOUT THE BLOG

I initially started Turning the Paige in the summer of 2016. Wearied from a difficult graduate school experience — not to mention a lifetime of fear, anxiety, and perfectionism — I was finally starting to make my way to a healthier place, and I wanted to invite others along for the ride. 

For nearly a year, I wrote about topics such as living in the moment, letting go of unrealistic expectations, embracing messiness and discomfort, and being patient in periods of waiting. But about halfway through 2017, amidst some unexpected life changes, I made the decision to step back from the blog for a bit. 

I intended to pause for only a few months, but the break ended up lasting for three years — three crazy, beautiful, unexpected, difficult, and deeply transformational years. During this time, I quit my stable government job in the wake of a historic natural disaster and became a fundraising missionary — and that turned out to be just the beginning. In 2020 I made my way back to the blog, eager to share these stories and continue accompanying others in coping both with mental illness and everyday stress, finding hope and healing, embracing vulnerability and imperfection, and claiming our identities as beloved children of God.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I’m Paige, a thirtysomething Indiana native currently residing in Houston, Texas. I’m a lifelong anxiety sufferer, a convert to the Catholic Church, an Enneagram 1 with a 2 wing, and an introvert who is often mistaken for an extrovert. I recently married my dream guy, whom I somehow met within 24 hours of joining Catholic Match. (“Somehow” = The Holy Spirit.) He is the calming cup of tea to my double shot of espresso — and definitely the best $29.99 I’ve ever spent!

I have 2 degrees in the public health field, but I’m currently working several odd jobs while I pursue a career in writing and content creation. My dream is to combine both passions by writing about the intersection of faith and our mental, emotional, and physical health. I’m also a big fan of tacos, yoga, standup and sketch comedy, deep conversations, afternoon naps, cancelled plans, cold brew coffee, and creating Spotify playlists for every imaginable mood and occasion.