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Maintenance Is Not Failure
Time for a check-in on the small adjustments and the progress that has or has not been made. Skincare as routine, not correction Not going to lie. This was the first adjustment that stopped being routine. I could make excuses.… Continue reading
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The Caretaker No One Takes Care Of
I’m stuck. I’m being held hostage. I know there is a way out, but I sure can’t see it. Before you keep going: This is a raw one. I talk about losing parents, navigating hospice, and being the default caretaker… Continue reading
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“It Was God’s Will” Is Not Comfort; It’s Harm
Before you keep reading: This post gets heavy. I talk about loss (including child loss), suicide, sexual violence, and the harm certain religious language can cause. Read gently, skip it if today isn’t the day, and do what you need… Continue reading
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Galentine’s or Valentines?
Are you hosting a Galentine’s Day party? Going on a fancy Valentine’s date? Is the holiday just another day to you? Honestly, it’s been just another day for years. It feels overdone and pressured. But my husband has always been… Continue reading
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An exercise in frustration
I titled this post in October, but apparently wrote nothing. I pulled up the post to see why I hadn’t published it. I guess being empty is probably the answer to that question. The title does seem to fit very… Continue reading
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Top Movers & Shakers
Y’all, it’s that time again. I just need to make some money. I’ve got bills to pay, a kid to send to Italy, head shots to pay for, and a caffeine addiction I can’t afford. Disclosure: Some links in this… Continue reading
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If You Aren’t Mad, You Aren’t Paying Attention
Content note: This post contains discussion of violence, government abuse of power, and intense emotional responses to current events. This is not a polished political essay; it is grief, anger, and fear written in real time. Please take care of… Continue reading
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I Wanted to Write Something Light Today
I can’t. I just can’t. I wanted to write a light-hearted post today. Something about working on yourself. About trusting your instincts, or how proud I am of y’all for every step you take, big or small. I wanted to… Continue reading
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Choosing Myself Without Apology
Not going to lie, boundaries are hard for me. Making them is getting easier, but enforcing them isn’t. Being raised in the home I was in, saying no wasn’t an option, at least not a safe one. I didn’t learn… Continue reading
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A Small Adjustment I’m Practicing This Week
Not every adjustment needs to be big or life-altering. Some of the most meaningful shifts are small, quiet, and almost unnoticeable from the outside. This week, the adjustment I’m working on is simple: adding stretching to my morning routine. I’m… Continue reading
Emily's Mind Dump Madness 