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The Hidden Struggles of Holiday Depression
Lately, I’ve been feeling raw, like my nerves are exposed and everything touches a little too deeply. I’ve been on-edge, emotionally fragile, sensitive to the smallest shifts. Reactive. And beneath all of that……
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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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The Unique Journey to Discovering Joy
Happiness is somewhat of a rarity for me. It’s something that I don’t experience very often. I don’t know whether it’s because I don’t openly welcome joy, or because I don’t know what…
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The Hidden Struggles Behind a High-Functioning Exterior
On the outside, I look like I’m doing just fine. People often see me as capable, responsible, and put together. I show up every day, get things done, and smile when expected. But what most people…
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The Importance of Play: How to Reconnect with Your Inner Kid
One thing I admire about myself is that I’m still a kid at heart. I still enjoy watching old Disney movies, doing calming coloring books, and creating arts and crafts. It’s a part…
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Lessons from My Dad: A Home Run in Life
It’s the bottom of the ninth—two on, two out—and 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 today—for 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 don’t happen very often because I shy away from them. So my life is…
