At times, I’ll share my personal experiences with various coping methods and life lessons that have helped me make it out of the brier patch.
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Grief’s Unseen Grip: A Personal Story of Loss & Reconnection
The Weight of Loss: When Grief Feels Numb Family. It’s a word that’s always felt a bit tangled for me. Most of those I call
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Grief: Anniversaries of Loss
This year, on my mom’s death anniversary, the mask is off. I’m sitting here, the calendar glaring at me, a digital tombstone marking a day
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A Mother’s Day Short Essay
Sunlight streamed through the window today, a familiar warmth washing over me as I opened the blinds and curtains. It was Mom’s ritual, a simple
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31 Days of Women 2024
Hey everyone! I’m so excited to share the video of my keynote speech from Sinclair College’s 31 Days of Women celebration. It’s called “Unveiling Your
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A Culinary Legacy: Learning from My Mom’s Kitchen
My mom, actually my grandmother who raised me, was an excellent cook and a true food lover. Her kitchen was typically filled with the delicious aromas of classic Louisiana cooking,
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Embracing the Chaos: Healing, Self-Love, and the Octopus-Spaghetti Dance
Dive into our latest blog post on the messy, beautiful journey of healing and self-love. Embrace the chaos, face challenges head-on, and find beauty in the mess.
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Holiday Depression: Tears On My Pillow
Holiday Vs. Seasonal Depression Holiday depression happens to more people than most realize, not to be confused with seasonal depression (seasonal affective disorder), which deals
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Perspective: A Bird’s Eye View
How a Change of Perspective Can Effect Understanding I was in Big Lots having a whole out-of-body experience because my imagination jumped up and started