Provisions

My personal Substack, reflections on faith, grief, community, and life in southern Appalachia

By Amanda Held Opelt

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The Permanence of Print

On writing, errors, and self-compassion
Jun 12 • Amanda Held Opelt

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It Takes a Village to Mend a Wounded Heart

Some thoughts on "therapy culture" and what we might be missing
May 30 • Amanda Held Opelt

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Grief and the Seven Year Itch

"yes it goes on and on, my friends"
May 15 • Amanda Held Opelt

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Most Popular

Dispatch from Western North Carolina

Oct 4, 2024 • Amanda Held Opelt

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Apr 11 • Amanda Held Opelt

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Should We Still Be Gracious?

Jan 21 • Amanda Held Opelt

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It Takes a Village to Mend a Wounded Heart

May 30 • Amanda Held Opelt

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Present in Place

Oct 28, 2025 • Amanda Held Opelt

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Thoughts on the State of the Nation from Southwest Virginia

(and on vampires and Faustian bargains)
Apr 27 • Amanda Held Opelt

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When Life Doesn't Stop for Holy Week

On peace, pacing, and a few updates.
Apr 1 • Amanda Held Opelt

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Surviving the Either/Or Divide

Published on S A Y A B L E•Mar 11

Prophet, Priest, King...or Pastor?

Why the world is in desperate need of gentle shepherds.
Feb 17 • Amanda Held Opelt

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Is Grief on Trend?

On presence, some personal updates, and having a happy(ish) New Year
Jan 7 • Amanda Held Opelt

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