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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 Yearโs celebration. The thing isโI didnโt…
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Lessons Learned from Solitude and Loneliness
Most of the time, Iโve always enjoyed being alone. I think itโs because from an early age, I often played alone. I made friends in preschool, so I had many playdates and developed more friendships…
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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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Born in 1988: Celebrating a Memorable Year
Well, without looking things up on the internet about the year 1988, Iโll share with you what I do know. Picture this: it was a chilly winter day in 1988 when I was…
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Lessons from My Dad: A Home Run in Life
Itโs the bottom of the ninthโtwo on, two outโand the best batter is stepping up to the plate. Vin Scully is calling the play-by-play in his beautiful, timeless voice. The fans are on…
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Understanding the Impact of Family on Mental Wellbeing
My family has had a major impact on my mental health and how I view the world. I truly believe it shaped me into the person I am todayโfor better or worse. I’m…
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How Healing Transformed My Perspective in One Year
In many ways, my life is exactly what I pictured a year ago. For me, big changes or transitions donโt happen very often because I shy away from them. So my life is…
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Lessons on Patience and Emotional Growth
One of the clearest lessons this season has brought me is the value of a dollar. Iโve known for a while now how precious it is to have even a few bucks, but this…
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The Comfort of Matzo Ball Soup
Growing up, I remember always going out to eat at Jerryโs Famous Deli. Every time my family and I went out to eat there, I ordered the same thing without hesitation. It was either their…
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Finding Confidence in Public Speaking
I believe that most of us have performed on stage or given a speech at some point in our lives. For me, Iโve done both. Was it by choice? Sometimesโmost of the time,…
