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Finding My Voice: A Blogger’s Story
When I first started this blog, I genuinely had no clue where I wanted to go with it. It’s been a desire of mine for a long time to start a blog. I…
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The Emotional Connection to Comfort Food
Comfort food isn’t just about taste. It’s about feeling. For me, comfort food is a moment of happiness, memories, and love all rolled into one. It’s the smell of garlic and onions sauteing over the…
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Coping with Emotional Spirals: Tools for Relief
I’ve had many moments throughout my life where I spiral out of control. Instead of facing my problems head on, I tend to absorb them. I lock them away into some compartment of my mind…
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Embracing Light: A Journey of Awakening
It was a sudden moment. A great awakening. On a morning where the weight didn't sit quite as heavy on my chest. The darkness consumed me, But the light— It crept in anyway.…
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The Joy of Everyday Curiosity and Exploration
I’ve always been a curious person. I’m very intrigued by the world around me, and what to know as much as possible. I’m always wondering: How does that work?Why is it built that way?What does…
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Rediscovering Creativity Through Struggles
When the Words Disappeared There was a time when an unbearable weight of depression landed on my shoulders. I’m not quite sure what triggered it, but it hit me like a ton of bricks. I…
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Understanding Overstimulation: Signs and Solutions
There are days when the world feels like it’s turned the volume all the way up and no one else seems to notice but me. It starts small. Maybe the tab in my shirt…
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Finding Meaning in Typical Days
For me, most days are typical. Not necessarily in a bad way. They’re just predictable and repetitive. Right now, my day’s not even over, but I know how the rest of it will go. I stick…
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Learning to Love Myself: Overcoming Inner Criticism
Some days, it feels like I’m only just beginning. After a lifetime of pretending—of masking, people-pleasing, trying to be what the world expected—I’m realizing I don’t really know myself at all. Or maybe I do,…
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Embracing Quietness: Finding Strength in Silence
Being quiet and shy has impacted me in more ways than I can count. It’s been a heavy silence that no one really sees, and a loneliness that stretches long and deep. I’ve always…
