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More Than a Label: Celebrating the Boy I Love
On her godson's 8th birthday, the author reflects on the lessons learned from his experiences with autism. She emphasizes that autism is just one aspect of a person’s identity, advocating for understanding beyond…
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Summer Self-Care: Small Things That Help You Feel Better
I’ve stopped chasing the perfect version of myself and started focusing more on the simple moments. The moments that make me feel like me.
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What I Wish Younger Generations Knew About Life: My Advice
In this episode, I’m reflecting on what it means to be present in a world that is constantly connected. Growing up as a millennial, I remember a time before smartphones and social media…
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The BBQ Garlic Ribs Were Great. The Company Was Better.
A backyard BBQ with cousins turns into something more than a meal. Between BBQ garlic ribs, shared laughter, and a long evening that stretches past dinner, I find myself realizing something I didn’t…
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The Hardest Part of Ending Is Starting Again
I didn’t really understand what people meant when they said endings lead to new beginnings. For me, it has always felt less like a clean transition and more like standing in a space…
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Emotional Signals Hidden in Your Food Cravings
There are days when I don’t really know what I’m feeling—just a kind of emotional fog where nothing quite makes sense. On those days, I don’t always think my way back to clarity.…
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Reevaluating Proverb: Can You Really Be Anything?
A reflective piece on growing up believing you could be anything you wanted to be—and the moment you realize life, identity, and success are far more complex and personal than that idea suggests.
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I Spent Years Chasing the Wrong Version of Success
I spent years trying to build a life that looked like success from the outside, only to realize it never actually fit me. Now I’m learning that the life I need is quieter,…
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Why Quiet People Have Powerful Stories to Tell
For much of my life, I felt invisible because I was quiet. But I've come to realize that some of the most powerful stories are born from observation, reflection, and a voice that's…
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I’ve Stopped Trying to Optimize Every Part of My Life
I spent most of my life believing I needed to improve myself. There was always another habit to build, another routine to fix, another version of me I was trying to become. Eventually,…
