life
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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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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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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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Building a Business Rooted in Healing
Early-stage business vision Business vision implies that I’ve had time to sit down and hash out what I want. I have not had that time, but I also have ideas of what I would like. I want my business 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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Leaning Into My Witchy Self
I’ve always been more spiritual than religious. Don’t get me wrong, as a kid, I practiced organized religion. Mostly because my dad’s family did, and some because vacation bible school was the only thing to do during the summer months… 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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Waiting is the Hardest Part
Trying to do better about posting, but there is so much going on every single day that blogging hasn’t been a priority. So, today I’m just going to be crazy and post affiliate links to all the random stuff sitting… Continue reading
Emily's Mind Dump Madness 