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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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Why I Talk to Myself (And Why It Helps)
I talk to myself. Out loud. A lot. Sometimes it’s a whisper under my breath. Other times, it’s a full-on conversation. And yes, I do it in public too. I try to do it when no one is…
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I’m Learning to Love the Parts of Me That Don’t Shine
For a long time, I thought I had to be prim and proper to be admired. To be well-spoken and always composed. I believed that if I could just glow enough, if I could smile…
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Nostalgic Poached Egg Toast: Comfort in Every Bite
Food=Memories Food has a special way of unlocking memories. One bite can bring you back to moments of love, care, and calm. Nostalgic dishes don’t just feed us. It grounds us, soothes us, and reminds us…
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Comfort Food Cravings: What They Really Mean to Me
There are certain foods that have always felt like a warm hug to me. Not in the picture perfect, aesthetic sense. But in terms over over-stimulation, emotional depletion, and hanging on by a…
