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Rockstar INXS
What’s your all-time favorite album? In 2005 there was a reality TV show looking for the new lead singer of INXS. There were many fabulous artists as contestants. I am a lover of most music and Dave Navarro was one… Continue reading
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How Many Siblings Do You Have
I hate this question. The answer is so convoluted and difficult to answer without some serious emotions. How many siblings do I have? Well. My dad had three children. I have an older half brother that I haven’t spoken to,… Continue reading
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Family Struggles and Emotions: My Experience with Longstanding Grudges and Concerns for Health
I apologize now for the jumbled mess this post is likely to be. This will be the definition of one of my mid dumps. The riot of emotions means I have lots of words, but no clue how to get… Continue reading
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Overcoming Depression: Acknowledging, Seeking Help, and Caring for Yourself
I would like to apologize for allowing myself to go so far underwater. I’m clawing my way back. Depression is a heavy, often misunderstood condition that can distort our reality and pull us away from what we want and need… Continue reading
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Random Shows
On today’s episode of things my family talks about – the weird shows the kids watched when they were younger. Here is a list of the shows my kids called weird, and in their own words, why. Shows from the… Continue reading
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5 Effective Strategies to Cope with Negative Feelings
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? Negative feelings are a natural part of the human experience, but it’s how we cope with them that ultimately determines our mental well-being. Whether it’s stress, sadness, anger, or anxiety,… Continue reading
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Polar Vortex Day at Home
Today was so cold. The whole family just made themselves comfortable in the house. The youngest made cupcakes for a friend’s birthday. I made two batches of chex mix and started a painting to replace the winter one on the… Continue reading
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Are You a Rule Follower?
I will be honest and say that I am not always a rule follower. In fact, I have a pretty difficult time following the speed limit, when not in a residential neighborhood. But business rules exist for a reason. Oftentimes,… Continue reading
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Birthday Dinners
We have a tradition in our house – the birthday person gets to choose what the family is having for dinner on their birthday. Whatever it is, within reason, is made. It gives the birthday person a chance to feel… Continue reading
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Journaling
When I was younger, I journaled quite a bit. It was a way to get out all the feelings I had about how I was treated by my dad, and for that matter, by the rest of my family. It… Continue reading
Emily's Mind Dump Madness 