Real Talk
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I Don’t Regret My Kids, But I Regret Losing My Autonomy
“Your kids are AMAZING and completely worth it. But don’t give up working, and keep at least some money separate and untouched. You will need it.” I’ve given up all autonomy in the last 23 years. I’m a SAHM, and… Continue reading
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Little Things That Make Hard Days Easier
There’s a certain kind of exhaustion that no amount of sleep really fixes. The kind where your brain is overloaded, the house is loud, your to-do list keeps growing, and even small tasks feel weirdly impossible. Lately, I’ve been trying… 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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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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Teenager’s Dreams
My youngest has always known what he wanted to be. His dream was always to be a paleontologist. He has been working towards that end goal. He has joined college prep programs, he has checked grades, and he has even… Continue reading
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Fighting the Brain Fog
Hey y’all. Just a heads up that this post will include affiliate links. I would obviously love it if you shopped them, but am by no means trying to pressure you to do so. Anyways – My post the other… Continue reading
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Just Keep Going
I’m trying. I really am. I’m working on a meditation course. I’m doing the affiliate thing. I’m dashing at night, when I can stay awake long enough to do it. I’m being a caregiver, unpaid, to my in-laws. I’m working… Continue reading
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Little Wins, Loud Music, and the Power of Not Being Okay
I look for the little wins in each day to keep me going. A few quiet minutes between responsibilities. The amazing brownies and banana bread the youngest baked to get us through another hell week. The ridiculous dirty jokes and… Continue reading
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