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Admiring Patience and Kindness in Others
Something that sparks my admiration is watching people choose kindness over anger or frustration. Sometimes it honestly boggles my mind how people can be so generous and sympathetic in situations that I feel…
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Stress-Free Cooking: Easy Meal Ideas
Lately, I’ve been experiencing days where cooking feels more like a chore than a pleasure. My love for cooking is one of my greatest passions, and on days where I don’t have the energy…
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Recognizing and Healing from the Freeze Response
Have you ever been in a situation where you know what you want to say—the words are right there—but your mouth doesn’t move? Or someone asks you a question, and suddenly your mind…
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The Impact of Constant Apologies on Self-Worth
I’m constantly apologizing for taking up space. I can’t even begin to tell you just how many times a day I say the words, “I’m sorry.” It’s like a reflex I can’t switch…
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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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Beyond the Cage: Finding Freedom in Our Lives
The only time I’ve ever encountered wild animals is at the zoo. I grew up going on field trips and family day trips there quite often. Animals have always held a special place in my…
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Understanding Internalized Ableism and Its Impact
I’ve always carried around this burden of shame. My constant struggles with trying to fit in with society made me feel weak, underappreciated, and out of place. I’m plagued by emotions that become…
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Embrace Your Strengths: 5 Things I’m Good At
Why is it so effortless to list the things we struggle with… yet so uncomfortable to name the things we’re actually good at? For so long, I didn’t think I was good at…
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Transforming Self-Doubt into Self-Love
If someone were to ask me, “What’s one thing you would change about yourself?” I wish that I could confidently say, “Absolutely nothing.” That I’ve reached a place of self-acceptance—no doubts, no insecurities, no…
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Embrace the Magic of Mornings and Evenings
I’ve always had mixed feelings about this question, because honestly, I enjoy both. Each part of the day brings something different out of me, and it’s something I appreciate in its own way.…
