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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson I grew up as the fifth of seven children in a strict religious family where faith shaped everything. From an early age, I learned to follow the rules, perform to be seen, keep […]
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Trigger Warning: This piece contains references to childhood trauma, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care of yourself as you read, and step away if you need to. If you are struggling, you are not alone — support is available through trusted loved ones, a therapist, or resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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FREE Live 90-minute Write to Heal class and 20-page guide with prompts, recordings and more to support your healing journey. When I was studying writing in college, my personal essay class was my favorite. I’d already been journaling for almost a decade, so I understood the power of exploring life experiences through the written word.
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“You can’t add more to your life until you first let go of what weighs you down.” ~Unknown I used to think being busy meant being successful. My days were a blur of meetings, notifications, and commitments. My calendar looked impressive, but at night I lay awake wondering why I felt so exhausted and strangely
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“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche I was twenty-five weeks pregnant when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Still working, still showing up, still dreaming of a gentle homebirth. We had an event at work that day, and I had to walk to it. I remember feeling so out
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As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself doing what I always do at this time of year. I slow down, look back and take inventory. Not of accomplishments or accolades, but of moments. Quiet, hard and sacred moments. The fierce moments that shape a woman more than any checklist ever could. Can you
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When the world grows quieter and the days draw shorter, we are left with our thoughts, our longings, and the gentle stirrings of our inner world. Winter is not a barren season. It is a season of preparation and of tending. Winter is a season that asks us to turn inward and care for the
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Thanksgiving has come and gone, darling. The dishes are put away, the leftovers have long been eaten, and the last of the autumn leaves swirl around as winter settles in. Every year, I feel a shift once Thanksgiving passes. It’s as though the world exhales and breathes in the winter holiday season. The holiday season
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Gratitude has a way of unveiling the tender corners of our hearts. It gathers our memories of holiday traditions and family around the table. Gratitude also reveals the quiet truths we carry. The joys, losses, longing and, gratefully, the love. When we pair gratitude with self care, we give ourselves permission to feel it all
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Is it time for a new hobby, darling? If you’re feeling stuck or lonely, as so many of us do from time to time, why not set a goal to pick up a new hobby? When you choose something that sparks your curiosity, you might just find a new friend or two along the way.
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