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Experiencing Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria in Real Time
I experienced a heavy wave of rejection last night. I noticed that my close friends had gathered together for what I can only assume was a New Year’s celebration. The thing is—I didn’t…
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Relationships That Nurture: How to Find Your Circle
The relationships that have shaped me in the best ways are the ones that truly see me and understand me. Not the version of me that masks, but the honest version that just…
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Simple Steps to Personal Growth: A Fresh Start for the New Year
With January rapidly approaching and the year coming to an end, there’s been a lot of self-reflection going on. Usually, this time of year brings with it an overwhelming sense of pressure—to meet not…
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Born in 1988: Celebrating a Memorable Year
Well, without looking things up on the internet about the year 1988, I’ll share with you what I do know. Picture this: it was a chilly winter day in 1988 when I was…
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Understanding AUDHD: Challenges and Strengths
Standing there, anxiously rubbing my hands together, I froze in silence. A million thoughts swirled in my mind, but I couldn’t translate them into words. Intense anxiety and sensory overload led me down…
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The Art of Judging Character: What I’ve Learned
I’ve always known that I’m a good judge of character. I can read people really well. When I first meet someone, I instantly sense their personality type, their intentions, and their overall demeanor. I listen…
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Affirmations for Self-Kindness During Tough Times
Some days, our thoughts feel heavier than others. We tend to doubt ourselves, question our pace, and wonder if we’re doing enough. On those days, the hard ones, the quiet ones, the ones where we’re…
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Embracing December’s Dual Nature
I’ve always loved the month of December. There’s so much going on. You’ve got the holidays in full swing, the seasonal change from fall to winter, and the culmination of a year. It’s a perfect time…
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Embracing Both Solitude and Social Life
I genuinely crave solitude. I love being alone because it’s the only time I can fully unmask and be myself. I’m still quiet — I’m always quiet — but in solitude, I’m alive in a different way. I’m…
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From Hollywood Dreams to Authentic Writing
Growing in Los Angeles, it almost feels inevitable to dream about the spotlight. Everywhere you turn, there’s a reminder of fame—the red carpets, the movie premieres, the billboards towering above Sunset Boulevard. As a kid,…
