Choosing Human

Choosing Human

Knowing When To Quit: Notes on Being Human #2

Just when I thought I was out, God pulled me back in.

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Samantha N Stephenson
Jan 05, 2026
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I told God “I can’t.”

You can guess how well that went. This is a story I’ve never shared publicly—plus the early cover reveals and book news I can only share privately for now.

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