Prompts
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Kathleen
My middle name was given to me in honor of my paternal grandmother, presumably for reasons my parents deemed significant. I adopted it for an entire school year, partly because I was weary of sharing a common name with so… Continue reading
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Rising from the Ashes: My Journey of Resilience and Survival
You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? I may fall a million times, but I will rise from those ashes a million and one. I’ve had a lot of downs in this roller-coaster of life, but I’ve survived every… Continue reading
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First World Items
What are three objects you couldn’t live without? Books. Always books. Caffeine – more specifically, Dr. Pepper. Something to listen to music on. 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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Dr. Pepper
I’ve been a Dr. Pepper drinker since high school. I don’t drink much else, besides coffee. Just they way it is. Continue reading
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Advice to My Teenage Self: Lessons Learned Through the Years
Dear Teenage Me, If I could go back in time and offer you some advice, there are two key things I wish I had known then. Firstly, your dad’s behavior may be hurtful, frustrating and usually painful, but he’s not… Continue reading
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Red Starburst Jellybeans
What’s your favorite candy? Tonight is sorry and sweet since I have a migraine. I love Starburst jellybeans, especially the red ones. Unfortunately, they’re only available at Easter time, so I usually have to stock up. What’s your favorite? Continue reading
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Remembering My Favorite Shoes: A Symbol of Hope and Resilience
My favorite pair of shoes were a special set of tennis shoes adorned with vibrant teal and purple ribbons made of rubber on the sides, serving as a symbol for suicide prevention. These shoes were more than just footwear; they… Continue reading
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Life’s Transformative Moments: Coping with Loss and Embracing Change
My brother’s suicide changed a lot of things in my life. I became more anxious. I stopped enjoying many different activities. I became even more introverted. I also started volunteering with the Colorado Chapter of American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.… Continue reading
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