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Long Days and Sleepless Nights
It’s been a long few days. My car breaking down put us in a weird place. We only have one car, so without it, we have no transportation. We’ve had to rely on my father-in-law for rides for me and… Continue reading
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One of Those Days
Today, my youngest fell and got her head. I had lunch with a friend. I went to visit my oldest. My car broke down. The alternator died. I waited, in the cold, for hours for the tow truck, which is… Continue reading
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A Day Without Kids
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? Honestly, I’d just be someone who has enough money to spend the day at the beach. Someone without kids. Just a quiet day to myself. Continue reading
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Not a Word, but a Specific Use of a Two Word Phrase
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? Fixin’ to. I don’t know why it bothers me so much, but it drives me crazy. You’re not fixin’ to do anything. You’re about… Continue reading
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Navigating Overwhelming Demands and Self-Care – Mind Dump Style
F my damn life. Do I ever get to just have a moment to be me? To not be at everyone’s beck and call? I’m so done with this ridiculous bullshit version of my life. Every fucking thing I do… Continue reading
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Navigating Draining Friendships with Self-Care: A Personal Reflection
In a world that often glorifies extroversion, introverts like myself often find themselves navigating the delicate balance between social connection and solitude. While companionship is valuable, some friendships can inadvertently drain our energy, leaving us in need of time alone… Continue reading
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Draining Friends: How Some Well-Meaning Individuals Can Deplete an Introvert’s Energy
Introverts often find solace and recharge in solitude, but even the most introverted among us crave companionship and connection. However, not all social interactions are created equal. Some individuals, while well-meaning, can inadvertently drain an introvert’s energy, leaving them mentally… Continue reading
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Transitioning from Doing to Being: A Guide to Mindful Body Awareness
We often find ourselves caught up in a whirlwind of activity in our fast-paced lives, constantly in “doing mode.” However, taking time to transition into “being mode” can be incredibly beneficial for our well-being. One way to do this is… Continue reading
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Echoes of Wisdom: Book Quotes That Resonate
In the pages of our favorite books, we often find passages that speak directly to our souls. Whether it’s a nugget of wisdom, a humorous quip, or a poignant reflection, these words have the power to resonate deeply within us.… Continue reading
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Navigating Crisis: A Parent’s Response to School Drama
You pull up to your kid middle school for pick up from after school activities and find a fire truck, an ambulance, three district officers, and four city police vehicles. What do you do? Me? I go around the block… Continue reading
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