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Gentle Self-Care for People Who Are Tired of Fixing Themselves
I remember sitting through a therapy session one day, pouring my heart out about how my depression had taken over nearly every inch of my mind and body. I’d felt completely at a…
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Top 5 Simple Things I Do for Fun and Happiness
For me, fun is found in small, familiar moments that bring me back to myself. They’re what keeps me going through the tough times and challenges that come with everyday life. These are…
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Coping with Cooking Burnout: The Comfort of Simple Meals
There are days when cooking feels soothing, almost meditative. And then there are days when it feels extremely overwhelming. When that happens, it’s usually because I’m turn burnout and depleted of any energy. My relationship…
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Squidy: The Stuffed Animal That Held My World Together
There’s an item from my childhood that I was incredibly attached to. His name was Squidy. He was a stuffed animal, though even now I couldn’t confidently tell you what kind. Maybe a dog. Maybe a…
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What I Need Most After an Emotional Spiral
After an emotional spiral, there’s often this silence that follows. The crying has stopped. The panic has eased just enough to catch my breath again. But what’s left behind feels extremely heavy. That’s…
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Embracing Self-Compassion: Challenges and Growth
The biggest challenges and hurdles that occupy my life are the ones focused in areas of my mental health. For me, my greatest challenge is to be kinder to myself. I often view myself…
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Simple Steps to Personal Growth: A Fresh Start for the New Year
With January rapidly approaching and the year coming to an end, there’s been a lot of self-reflection going on. Usually, this time of year brings with it an overwhelming sense of pressure—to meet not…
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Creating Your Ideal Reading and Writing Sanctuary
Welcome to a little corner of the world made just for dreaming and creating. With the charm of a beach cottage, this small, sanctuary invites light, inspiration, and quiet wonder. If you were…
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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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Baking Joy: Homemade Lemon Poppyseed Muffins for Stress Relief
When I need some extra comforting, especially on days when emotions run high, I crave lemon poppyseed muffins. For me, it’s nostalgic, and more than just a dessert. It’s filled with memories and a little…
