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Mental Health, Yes I said It
Mental health is something we all have, but somehow it’s still seen by some as this delicate little flower that can’t be mentioned without getting weird looks, side eyes, or unsolicited “just think positive” advice. And that’s if you’re lucky. Sometimes people just avoid the subject altogether as if you’re…
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Letting Go
Today, I’m feeling incredibly proud of myself, because I recently took a major step in my healing journey. I decided it was finally time to let go—completely. I deleted all the photos of us when we were happy, erased the old conversations, and, most importantly, removed his contact from my…
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What A Waste
It’s such a gut punch when you realize someone you’ve been hoping would change for the better is still stuck in the same old patterns. I’ve been dealing with this for 7 1/2 years now with the father of my youngest child. No, there’s no tragic love story here. I…
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Damn Facebook
Trying to maintain a sunny disposition is like walking a tightrope above a pit of angry alligators. Most days, I’m all about the good vibes and positive energy. But every now and then, something pops up and pokes that big, red “do not press” button on my temper. Case in…
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Animal Testing
I’ve always been an animal lover, the kind that gets teary-eyed over those heart-wrenching commercials with sad music and even sadder puppy eyes. But here’s the thing: I’m not some perfect paragon of virtue who hugs trees and eats only air. No, I’m not a vegan, and I do enjoy…
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My Grey Hairs
Ah, the joys of parenting three daughters, each with their own unique blend of charm and chaos. Let me paint you a picture of my daily rollercoaster ride through the colorful world of raising these little divas. First up, we’ve got my five-year-old firecracker, the pint-sized genius with a vocabulary…
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Sadness
Lately, I’ve been grappling with this heavy cloud of sadness that seems to follow me around like a shadow. All I yearn for is to experience genuine happiness, the kind that fills your heart with warmth and your soul with contentment. I find myself questioning whether I truly deserve it.…
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It Hurts, Still
It’s been a while since we parted ways, but I still find myself unable to shake off the love I feel for him. Even though we’re no longer together, his absence feels like a constant ache in my heart. I miss him terribly, and it’s hard to accept that he’s…
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Turmoil
Living with constant disdain for someone is an indescribable burden. For the past seven years, I’ve endured the mental and emotional torture inflicted by a narcissistic, gaslighting, and deceitful individual. Each day feels like a battle, with his manipulative tactics tearing away at my sanity. Despite my efforts to find…
Fabulously Fabulous 