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Loving Somebody, Failing at Love
Jun20June 20, 2025Adulting, Emotional / Mental Health, Motherhood, Single Mom

Loving Somebody, Failing at Love

This is a journal entry from about ten years ago — back when I had tried at love, really tried, and came out of it…

Rewriting the Narrative
Jun17June 17, 2025Adulting, Dreams and Goals, Emotional / Mental Health, Personal Development, Personal Growth

Rewriting the Narrative

As I revisit my journal entries over the years, recurring themes begin to emerge—patterns of deep self-inquiry, feelings of stagnation, and a persistent questioning of…

When Intuition Speaks and You Stay Silent
Jun08June 8, 2025Adulting, Emotional / Mental Health, Motherhood, Personal Development

When Intuition Speaks and You Stay Silent

I’m on a mission to recognize when my intuition is calling—and to actually respond to the call to action. I missed an opportunity yesterday. I…

Doctors & Mechanics: Why Do We Just Believe Them?
Jun06June 6, 2025Adulting, Emotional / Mental Health, Physical Health, Wellness

Doctors & Mechanics: Why Do We Just Believe Them?

Doctors and mechanics. Why do we trust them so deeply, almost blindly? I mean, seriously—what is that? Like, the other day I went to the…

My Workplace is More Toxic Than Yours
Jun04June 8, 2025Career / Work / Education, Emotional / Mental Health

My Workplace is More Toxic Than Yours

A colleague of mine was recently promoted to Senior Team Lead, and I’ve now been told I’ll be reporting to her. For the past two…

From Caged to Limitless: My Journey Begins
Jun03June 8, 2025Career / Work / Education, Dreams and Goals, Emotional / Mental Health, Motherhood, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Single Mom, Uncategorized

From Caged to Limitless: My Journey Begins

Here’s the thing. I have been making massive changes in my life, and most of the changes initiated with a mental shift. Finally, after years…

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