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How Life Shapes the Person We Become
We are shaped by both who we are and what we experience. Life changes us, but it also reveals parts of ourselves that were there all along.
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The Mystery of the Chair That Holds All the Clothes
I never thought a chair full of clothes would make me think so much about who I used to be and who I am now. What started as a simple pile of laundry…
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Things I Want More of in This Season of Life
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to realize that the life I want isn’t necessarily bigger or busier. It’s softer. Slower. More aligned with who I truly am. This season of life is…
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The Problem Was Never Learning
I've always been a lifelong learner. The problem was never learning—it was the environment. Growing up, I struggled in traditional classrooms, but when I found subjects that truly interested me, my curiosity took…
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The Simple Habit That Helps Me Feel More Like Myself
How going outside became my favorite form of self-care and helped me reconnect with myself through simple moments of sunshine and fresh air.
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The Lost Years
There are seasons of life where we feel completely lost. Looking back on my twenties, I realize those years weren’t just about struggle—they were about learning who I was, understanding myself, and slowly…
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More Than Just Books: What My Bookshelf Says About Me
A personal reflection on what my bookshelf says about me—the stories I love, the books that shaped me, and why our shelves hold pieces of who we are.
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The Things I Thought Were Just Me Were Actually Autism
For most of my life, I thought I was just bad at being a person. I didn’t realize the things I struggled with weren’t personal failures—they were pieces of myself I hadn’t yet…
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Is Chaos Good for Us? A Personal Reflection
Not all chaos feels the same. Some of it overwhelms me completely, especially with AuDHD and the weight of caregiving. But other kinds—the unexpected, unplanned, imperfect moments—become the memories I return to most.…
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From the Archives: Summer Memories, BBQs, and Comfort Food
Summer has always tasted like nostalgia to me. A tuna sandwich after a day at the beach, burgers and hot dogs on the grill, cold watermelon on a hot afternoon—these simple foods have…
